Over-tired and under-rested? New research on sleep and the immune system suggests that you may be at greater risk of illness. Researchers in chronobiology have long realized that sleep can affect the memory of information, facts and past events. However, a new study suggests that sleep may also affect a very different kind of memory: […]
Sleep Deprivation and Kidney Function May Be Related
According to new research, kidney function and sleep cycles are closely linked. Not sleeping enough is connected to a rapid decrease in kidney function. Lack of sleep has been tied to many different health issues in the past. This is becoming more and more noticeable, since the average amount of sleep has declined in the past […]
Children’s Sleep Impacted by Lead Exposure: A New Study
Although numerous studies prove that children need plenty of sleep in order to thrive, one new study suggests that lead may have a tremendous impact on children’s sleep patterns. Sleep deprivation and lead exposure both have a significant impact on child development. However, as a new study from Penn Medicine shows, lead exposure may actually […]
Research Says Catch Your Zzzs to Battle Obesity
Most people are aware of the many factors that contribute to weight gain and obesity such as poor diet and lethargy. However, science has now correlated an inadequate amount of sleep is a key factor in becoming overweight. All Age Groups are Effected by Lack of Sleep Obesity is a continually growing epidemic. The Centers […]
Short Sleepers: The 1 Percent of the Population Who Only Need 6 Hours of Sleep
Imagine sleeping only four hours a night and waking up refreshed. Although this isn’t the norm for a majority of the population, there are a small group of people where this is a reality. It is a generally accepted fact that the average person requires about eight hours of sleep every night for their body […]
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