Every human being on the globe has a 24-hour circadian rhythm, or “internal clock,” that syncs roughly with the earth’s 24-hour day/night cycle. However, we have only begun in the past few decades to discover the reasons for these sleep and wake cycles. According to new research on sleep and tissue regeneration, our internal clocks […]
Sleep and Aging: How Growing Older Disrupts the Circadian Clock
It’s just a fact of life: Our bodies change as we grow older. According to new research, sleep patterns appear to be especially impacted by aging. Compared to younger generations, older people have more trouble falling asleep, more trouble staying asleep and are less able to adjust their circadian rhythms as needed. According to several […]
Discovered: New Link Between Circadian Rhythm and Aggression
Dementia is one of the most common diseases in the world, with one out of three people suffering from some form of it before they die. In addition to the loss of cognitive abilities and memory, people with dementia often suffer from mood swings and changes in behavior. One common behavioral change seen in people with […]
Too Much Sleep Can Be Bad for Your Brain
You may have noticed that you feel a bit foggier when you sleep too long, similar to the way you feel when you sleep too little. Many people assume that this is their imagination. After all, how can a person possibly get too much sleep? According to a new study, sleeping too much is definitely […]
The Winter Blues: Why Some People Develop Seasonal Depression
For many people, winter is a time of festivities. In addition to holidays and parties, there are often outdoor sports and winter vacations to enjoy. Winter also brings its own seasonal pleasures, like snowmen, knitted socks and cozy long evenings by a fireplace. However, some people do not get the same joy out of the […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 71
- 72
- 73
- 74
- 75
- …
- 200
- Next Page »
