Shift work has been identified as a risk factor for diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Women may be especially at risk for negative health effects. Getting enough sleep is a struggle for many people, but especially for people who work nontraditional shifts. Sleeping during light hours and being awake at night can negatively affect […]
Biological Rhythms and How They Affect a Woman’s Fertility
Melatonin has been proven to affect sleep-wake patterns, cell growth and a variety of cell pathways. New studies indicate it may control female fertility as well. Our bodies run on a variety of rhythms, including a 24-hour circadian rhythm and a seasonal rhythm. Women’s bodies also have a monthly cycle that governs female fertility. New […]
Women Sleep Less Than Men, but Need More Sleep
Although they have higher sleep needs than men, women sleep less in general. This can lead to a variety of health consequences. While the wage gap is a hot topic in economics, there is another gender disparity that has been the subject of much discussion in the scientific community: The sleep gap. Women physiologically need […]
New Analysis Suggests Menopause and Insomnia Go Hand in Hand
Menopause affects every system in a woman’s body. Recent analysis suggests that sleep is one area where older women are likely to suffer. Women are disproportionately prone to sleep disorders, a mystery that has been explored by researchers but never fully solved. There are many proposed causes of this lack of quality sleep, from female […]
Development of the Circadian Rhythm in Infants
Sleeplessness is part of having a baby. As many new parents have noticed, newborns spend their first few weeks and months with little concept of night and day. However, babies consistently develop a normal human circadian rhythm, or roughly 24-hour rhythm, within the first few months of life. New research in chronobiology has determined a […]
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