Winter is coming, which for millions of people means months of increased exposure to colds, flus and other infectious illnesses. Many people take precautions to ensure that they do not fall ill from these everyday germs, including hand washing and taking extra vitamin C. As we’ve gained more knowledge about sleep and the immune system, […]
Snoring Can Cause Heart Disease, Especially in Women
Many people have had to share a home with someone who snores. An estimated 40 percent of men and 24 percent of women snore, much to the chagrin of the people around them. Every night, the grating noise fills the air, making it difficult for other members of the household to get much-needed slumber. However, […]
How to Sleep on a Plane: Top 4 Tips
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 […]
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