Our circadian rhythms and the way we sleep have been shown in several studies to be linked to whole-body health and disease risk. According to a large body of scientific research, this relationship applies even to heart health. Several new studies have discovered new connections between heart disease and sleep. Could getting a little more […]
Daily Exposure to Bright Light Protects Heart Health
Our circadian rhythm is one of the most important drivers of our physical and mental health. Although getting enough sleep is crucial to keeping a well-regulated internal clock, on its own, it is not enough. Daily exposure to bright light is also a piece of the puzzle. A new study suggests that this effect on […]
Poor Sleep Quality Damages DNA
Our need for sleep is something that interests and concerns researchers from around the world, inspiring countless studies. In the past, it has been found that the quality of one’s sleep is just as important in maintaining overall health as the amount of sleep one gets each night. In addition to preventing the mind from […]
Researchers Discover How Lack of Sleep Harms Circulation
A great deal of research has been performed in the past few years on how sleep (and the lack thereof) can negatively affect health. Although it is clear that getting the right quantity and quality of sleep can have a variety of health benefits, the exact link between sleep and heart health was poorly understood. […]
Stress With Insomnia Boosts Risk of Death From Cardiovascular Disease
New research has found that the risk of death from cardiovascular disease is multiplied in people who suffer from both hypertension (high blood pressure) and insomnia. And when stress, particularly work-related tension, is involved, this risk soars to three times the normal rate. The discovery that stress accompanied by insomnia boosts the risk of death […]
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