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 […]
Uncovering New Connections Between Heart Disease and Sleep
Our circadian rhythms and the way we sleep have been shown in several studies to be linked to whole-body health and disease risk. According to a large body of scientific research, this relationship applies even to heart health. Several new studies have discovered new connections between heart disease and sleep. Could getting a little more […]
Schizophrenia Disrupts Circadian Rhythm Genes
Although it is relatively rare, schizophrenia is one of the most feared mental illnesses. People suffering from this disorder gradually lose touch with reality, living instead in a world of delusions. According to new studies, people with schizophrenia may also suffer from disruptions to their internal clocks that worsen the symptoms of their disease. In […]
Daily Exposure to Bright Light Protects Heart Health
Our circadian rhythm is one of the most important drivers of our physical and mental health. Although getting enough sleep is crucial to keeping a well-regulated internal clock, on its own, it is not enough. Daily exposure to bright light is also a piece of the puzzle. A new study suggests that this effect on […]
Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? How Optimism Affects Sleep
Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to see the bright side of a situation? Although we once thought of traits such as optimism as a product of nurture, we now know that this is not the case. Upbringing and environment may play a role, but how we view the world around us […]
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