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, […]
Need for Sleep Linked to Genes, Says New Study
When it comes to what we want versus what we need, our sleep habits are no different and our unique sleep patterns are one of the areas where individual human behavior and biological needs vary the most. Although some people rise early in the morning naturally while others cannot fall asleep until midnight, as a […]
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