For many people, boredom and sleepiness often go hand-in-hand. Whether in church, in a difficult class or even a long meeting, most of us will feel our eyes become heavier and heads beginning to nod when we are bored. This can be very inconvenient but it remains a salient human behavior seen across cultures. Exactly […]
Afternoon Surgery Linked to Better Patient Outcomes
Most modern people will have a surgery—even a minor one—at some point in their life. In fact, many people have several major surgeries as well as a few minor procedures over the course of their lifetime. Although the vast majority of these surgical procedures will end with a safe and complete recovery, there are still […]
Health Benefits of Cold Weather Include Better Sleep
Many people associate winter and the cold weather months with illness—with good reason. We have a generally higher risk of catching colds and the flu during the winter months due to spending more time indoors. In addition, there are other health risks such as increased risk of frostbite and even heart attack. However, there are […]
Too Much Dim Light Causes Cognitive Impairment
Light levels can have a profound impact on human health. Numerous studies have found that ambient light is a crucial factor in preventing the production of melatonin, a hormone associated with sleep. However, light may affect our brain in other ways as well. According to a new study, we simply may not think as well […]
Seasonal Changes in Gut Bacteria Reveal Impact of Diet on the Microbiome
A great deal of research has shown that our gastrointestinal flora are important and even crucial to our health. We now know that our physical and mental health can be impacted immensely by the trillions of bacteria living in our gut. This can be a mixed blessing, considering that the modern Western diet does not […]
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