Today, an increasing number of people rely on airline travel to go on vacations, work trips and more. In fact, studies estimate that more than 849 million people fly every year in the United States alone, with numbers reaching a staggering 4.6 billion yearly worldwide. Although this unprecedented mobility has obvious benefits, it also has […]
Artificial Light at Night Boosts Obesity Risk in Women
While we know that diet and exercise are the primary factors in determining one’s risk of obesity, new research suggests that other external factors may also play a role. In particular, the artificial light given off by lamps, televisions and computer screens may increase a woman’s risk of becoming overweight or obese. These findings may […]
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 […]
Melatonin and Pregnancy: Research Shows Numerous Benefits for Mother and Child
If there is one thing most people associate with parenthood, it is lost sleep. Although getting enough sleep is extremely important during pregnancy and the early days of parenthood, it is often hard to come by during these periods of life. However, this situation may not be optimal for the development of our next generation. […]
Confirmed: Shift Work Can Be Devastating to Nurses’ Health
New research into the effects of working during the night has found that shift work harms nurses in a number of ways, affecting not only their own well-being but also their ability to care for their patients. Night Shift Work Harms Nurses By Inhibiting the Circadian Rhythm Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a […]
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