The dawn of the new year is a time of reflection for many people. We vow to get healthier, feel happier and finally pass major milestones in our lives. However, New Year’s resolutions have often fallen to the wayside before the spring thaw. Part of this phenomenon is due to the simple fact that we […]
Circadian Disruption: How Tampering With Our Body Clocks Sets the Stage for Disease
Modern life offers plenty of challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. Our world is constantly lit up with artificial lights, while smartphones and other screens beckon. Many of us take trips to faraway places for work and play, causing a form of circadian disruption known as jet lag. It has long been known that […]
Light Pollution and Sleeping Pills, Insomnia Linked
Getting enough sleep — both in quantity and in quality — is one of the greatest challenges for many modern people. This is especially true for the elderly. Research has found that our brains change as we age, often in ways that do not support the restful sleep that our seniors need for optimal health. […]
International Research Review Outlines Night Owl Health Risks
Every person has a natural chronotype — an internal schedule that determines when they are most naturally likely to fall asleep and awaken. Although there are as many chronotypes as there are people, most of us fall into one of two broad categories: morning larks or night owls. According to new research on night owl […]
Holiday Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Tell the Difference
The holidays are supposed to be a time of merriness and good cheer. But for many people, the holidays usher in feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression. Because the holiday season overlaps the darker, gloomier fall and winter months, if you’re feeling down, it can be tough to tell whether you simply have a […]
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