Spring forward and fall back; that’s the twice annual time change we experience during the shift from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time and back again. While most people are aware that the hour change in time is disruptive to the sleep-wake cycle and sleep quality, many don’t realize the negative impact that the time […]
How a High-Salt Diet Disrupts Circadian Rhythm and Sleep
A high-sodium diet has long been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. A new study conducted by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has found that a high-salt diet disrupts circadian rhythm timing, impacting the sleep-wake cycle. Disruptions in the sleep-wake cycle can impact sleep quality. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are associated with an increase […]
Indoor Exposure to Daylight Improves Sleep, Cognitive Performance
While many elements of modern life have a negative impact on the circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake cycle, one of the most harmful is decreased exposure to sunlight. Now that the majority of humans are living urban lives in relatively modern settings, most of us don’t spend nearly as much time outside as did our more […]
Scientists Discover a Single Gene Can Disrupt the Sleep-Wake Cycle
Scientists have long recognized that genetics play a role in the human sleep-wake cycle. Research recently done by the University of Geneva, Switzerland, adds to that body of information, offering a clearer picture of genetic influence on sleep cycles. According to their findings, a single gene can disrupt the sleep-wake cycle. Furthermore, the scientists were […]
Not Getting Enough Sleep Linked to Unhealthy Snacking
Sleep deprivation and maintaining a healthy weight are among the most common health problems people face in their day-to-day lives. Well over one third of Americans routinely don’t get enough sleep. Just over 42 percent of American adults are obese. A little more than 30 percent of American adults are overweight, meaning that almost three […]
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