Many people are familiar with the all-too-familiar symptoms associated with jet lag; whether having personally experienced it or not. Although jet lag is most often associated with traveling across time zones, many in the developed world are actually suffering from a very common form of this disorder called “social jet lag,” in which our internal […]
The Seasonality of Sleep
Do you sleep more in winter? Do you find that your eating and exercise habits also vary with the seasons? Many people, and even animals and plants, experience slight changes in their daily habits in different seasons. According to recent research on the seasonality of sleep, this is more than a coincidence: In fact, our […]
Talking in Sleep May Indicate Greater Risk for Developing Dementia
Some people sleep like rocks, while others are considerably more active. In fact, many people talk, thrash and even fight in their sleep. This can make sharing a bed difficult, but it also can have more serious effects. A growing body of research is suggesting that sleep behaviors such as talking in sleep may be […]
Losing Sleep is Worse on Women’s Memory Than Men’s
All living creatures, from plants to fireflies to humans, have an innate circadian rhythm. However, there are key differences between organisms. In addition to differences between different species, there also appear to be dramatic differences between the sexes, particularly when it comes to sleep and memory. According to new research, women suffer more consequences in […]
Discovered: New Links Between Circadian Rhythm Disruption and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diseases of aging. It currently affects more than 5.5 million people in the United States alone, with most of those affected being over the age of 65. Although it is associated with a loss of memory and cognitive function, it also can have devastating physical effects. In fact, […]
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