Insomnia is an epidemic in the United States. Many people toss and turn all night without the rest that they need. They then spend the next day exhausted and frazzled. However, people with insomnia may actually be getting sleep without knowing it. Many insomniacs, while getting less sleep than ideal, actually drift off and wake […]
Watching TV at Night Can Be Detrimental to Your Health
Many Americans settle down for a favorite television show every night before bed. In many ways, this seems like the perfect way to entertain yourself while relaxing in the hours between work and sleep. However, watching TV (or looking at any other screen) at night appears to affect the circadian rhythm in ways that could […]
Daytime Sleepiness Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
The relationship between sleep and neurodegenerative disease is complex. On one hand, it appears that insomnia and other sleep disorders are correlated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other serious illnesses. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s and similar diseases can actually cause sleep disturbances. Until recently, researchers have mainly viewed this as a […]
New Insights Into Memory and Sleep
Dealing with the modern world often means dealing with information overload. We are expected to remember a huge amount of small details, from ATM passwords to detailed driving instructions and computer logins. Many people struggle to remember all of the things they need to know due to the sheer quantity of information. However, epidemic levels […]
Is Insomnia Inherited? How Genes Control Your Sleep
Many of us suffer a sleepless night here and there, but the problem is more pervasive for people who suffer from insomnia. Insomniacs may go weeks or even months without getting a decent night’s sleep, leaving them fatigued, depressed and even at higher risk of serious diseases such as cancer. Despite a high prevalence of […]
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