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 […]
Deep Sleep Decreases Toxins in Brain Associated With Alzheimer’s
Science is coming to an increased recognition of the importance of sleep to long-term brain health and cognitive function. This is an important recognition, given that insufficient sleep and sleep disorders have become global public health concerns and are still on the rise in our modern, 24-hour world. A new study, published in PLOS Biology, […]
Daytime Sleepiness Can Predict Risk for Alzheimer’s, Heart Disease and Cancer
Researchers have connected excessive daytime sleepiness to a variety of diseases and health conditions, some quite serious. Sleepiness during the daytime is considered excessive when it happens almost every day for at least three months. There are numerous causes for feeling sleepy during the day, including simply not getting enough sleep. However, when daytime sleepiness […]
How Lack of Sleep Can Contribute to Anxiety
The concept of a connection between sleep and mental health has been with us since the days of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. The body of evidence proving that sleep affects anxiety continues to expand with researchers demonstrating a link between not getting enough sleep and a decrease in the brain’s fear response regulation […]
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