Consistently missing sleep during the week can have some serious consequences on your health. According to new research that was presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep a night on weekdays can significantly impact insulin resistance and obesity risk. As we live in such a fast […]
There is a lot of power in a good night’s sleep, including its ability to affect what you eat. Without proper sleep you’ll not only pack on unwanted pounds, but you’ll decrease your productivity, weaken your immune system, and increases your chances of serious health diseases. Before you fall apart from sleep deprivation, check out […]
While it isn’t uncommon to occasionally struggle to fall asleep, chronic insomnia is a real threat to the health millions of people in our nation. According to a new study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, persistent or chronic insomnia brings much greater risks than intermittent insomnia. The basis of insomnia is not being […]
Sticking to a daily routine that includes waking up and falling asleep at the same time everyday can be difficult amongst life’s chaos. Nonetheless, daily routines revolving around eating and sleeping may be more beneficial to our mental health than we realize. According to new research published in the journal eLife, staying consistent with our […]
According to science, sleep deprivation could negatively affect the health of bone and bone marrow. Just last year rats were used in a study, which had its findings published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine. Sleep-deprived rats had a decreased bone mineral density, which in humans would indicate osteoporosis. Also, the rats that didn’t get […]
According to a new study, a short nap can do so much more than boost your energy, creativity, memory and productivity. It can help strengthen your immune system and relieve stress, especially if you are running low on snooze from the night before. Published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers […]
You may think that sleeping less to put in more hours is helping your career. However, in reality you can be more much efficient, creative and productive if you give sleep the chance to boost your work day. Many employers are recognizing the importance of shut-eye in for the success of their businesses, helping their […]
If you are looking to have a bad day, all you have to do is skip sleep the night before. Some of the most easily recognized signs of sleep deprivation include exhaustion, daytime drowsiness, and grumpiness. However, Forbes Magazine tells us that there some additional sneaky ways that a single night of poor sleep can […]
If you want to keep your medical cost low and stay in ideal health, sleep is the best medicine around, and it’s completely free! Recently, sleep specialist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Shalini Paruthi shared some of the biggest health benefits that sleep brings with the Men’s Journal. Check out […]
Obtaining proper sleep doesn’t come easy for insomniacs, and the list of health concerns for the sleep-deprived just keeps getting longer. According to new research, insomniacs who regularly take longer than 14 minutes to fall asleep are at a greater risk for developing hypertension. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by having difficulty […]
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