For as long as there have been thinkers among us, there have been questions about the nature and purpose of sleep. Indeed, sleep was a topic tackled by some of the ancient world’s greatest thinkers, including Alcmaeon of Croton, who offered his scientific explanation of sleep between 500 and 450 BCE, and Aristotle, who wrote […]
Lack of Sleep and Cardiac Deaths: What’s the Connection?
Insufficient sleep and poor quality sleep have both been shown to impact health in a number of significant ways, including the health and function of the cardiovascular, immune and metabolic systems. Over the past decade, medical researchers have learned a great deal about the connections between a lack of sleep and cardiac deaths. Sleep duration […]
How to Maintain a Healthy Circadian Rhythm and Get Good Sleep in the New Year
Even with the huge body of solid scientific evidence linking good sleep and a healthy circadian rhythm to overall health and well-being, many people struggle to prioritize sleep in their daily routines. One of the most important things you can do for your health is to get good sleep in the new year. With these […]
Popular LED Face Masks Could Disrupt Sleep
The use of LED face masks as a beauty and anti-aging treatment has enjoyed a surge in popularity. Propelled by celebrity use and social media, this skin treatment does have a scientific foundation. In fact, supporting studies come from NASA and the US Navy. However, while LED light has been shown to reduce wound healing […]
Resetting Your Circadian Rhythms
Circadian rhythms involve the behavioral, mental and physical changes that occur in the body in a 24-hour period. Humans and other living organisms possess these rhythms, which are created by a variety of physiological factors in the body and triggered by environmental factors, most notably light cues. One of the best-known circadian rhythms is the […]
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