Do you feel sleepy even after an adequate amount of sleep? Do you feel fuzzy and dull throughout your day? If you are having trouble functioning and feel like your health is just “off,” your circadian rhythm could be the issue. According to a new study, a disrupted circadian rhythm can have negative effects on […]
Newly Discovered Immune System Mechanism Links Sleep and Gut Health
If you work nights or experience other conditions that prevent you from getting good sleep in the evening hours, research has shown that you are at a greater risk of developing a weakened immune system. Now, a new study has discovered that the immune system may also play a pivotal role in the relationship between […]
Working the Night Shift Decreases Performance and Concentration
The advent of electric lighting has brought many improvements into our lives. Unfortunately, it has also extended our work hours. Instead of being forced to work only while the sun is out, we can now finish our daily duties by lamplight. This has led to a world that is lit and active 24 hours a […]
Poor Sleep Quality Damages DNA
Our need for sleep is something that interests and concerns researchers from around the world, inspiring countless studies. In the past, it has been found that the quality of one’s sleep is just as important in maintaining overall health as the amount of sleep one gets each night. In addition to preventing the mind from […]
Confirmed: Shift Work Can Be Devastating to Nurses’ Health
New research into the effects of working during the night has found that shift work harms nurses in a number of ways, affecting not only their own well-being but also their ability to care for their patients. Night Shift Work Harms Nurses By Inhibiting the Circadian Rhythm Researchers at the University of Alabama conducted a […]
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