Having trouble sleeping at night? It could be that your exposure to blue light prior to bedtime, and even during sleep, may be affecting your sleep patterns. Aside from disrupting sleep, blue light at night may also be causing serious disruption to normal physiological processes like fat oxidation and energy metabolism. Taking proactive steps to […]
Researchers Investigate Tracking Circadian Rhythms With Your Smart Watch
The importance of being in tune with your body’s natural circadian rhythms has been known for decades. But it is only recently that scientists have learned the role that smartwatches can play in this endeavor. Tracking circadian rhythms can help you to understand the most ideal times of the day to eat, sleep, take medications […]
Why Mental Well-Being Tends to Be Higher in Summer
In a new study linking better mental well-being to the summer season, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), researchers highlight the influence of the sunny season on important factors known to impact mental state and function. These factors include sleep, exercise and diet. What is really remarkable about this study is that it […]
Sleep Deprivation in Teens Causes Anger, Depression and Lack of Energy
New research shows how sleep deprivation in teens can lead to mood disorders, underscoring the importance of getting sufficient sleep during the teenage years. How Do Mood Disorders Affect Teenagers? Research has helped us to understand that mental illness often starts in adolescence, with nearly 22 percent of all teenagers suffering from some type of […]
Caffeine and Sleep Deprivation: Why Coffee is Not the Answer
According to recent research on caffeine and sleep deprivation, coffee and other caffeinated beverages are not the best choice for dealing with the results of poor or insufficient sleep. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, the results of a Michigan State University Sleep and Learning Lab study found that caffeine […]
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