The effects of sleep deprivation are a major field of chronobiology research. Sleep deprivation can lower the immune system, increase the risk of developing chronic disease and have a negative effect on neurological and cognitive function. However, a new study suggests that these effects may depend a great deal on the sleep-deprived person’s gender. What Happens […]
Working the Night Shift May Affect Your Lifespan
Nurses sacrifice themselves for others every shift, enduring long hours on their feet and exposure to deadly pathogens. However, working unusual shifts may pose even more of a danger to the health of nurses, as well as other professionals that don’t work a standard day shift. The Nurses’ Health Study The Nurses’ Health Study has […]
Sleep Disturbances: Men vs. Women
Sleep is essential to good health and good mental function, but many Americans struggle to get the rest they need. Approximately 40 million people in the United States suffer from sleep disorders, with the prevalence evenly spread between men and women. Although both sexes are equally likely to have disordered sleep, there are differences in […]
Research Shines Light on Links Between Disrupted Circadian Rhythms and Breast Cancer
Although researchers are still in the dark about why misaligned circadian rhythms can pose such a threat to the long-term well-being of individuals who experience prolonged or recurring disrupted sleep-wake cycles, science is continually showing that it is an important factor in a number of maladies. For women, disrupted circadian rhythms can even result in […]
The Role of Melatonin in Fertility and Conception
Recent studies in circadian biology are revealing an increasing number of benefits to having a healthy circadian rhythm, particularly healthy melatonin levels. While the benefits of melatonin in sleep-wake cycles has long been established, this hormone may also influence a wide variety of cellular processes that affect cancer, heart disease and even fertility. Melatonin and […]
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