Due to the nature of the job, with its inherent stress and the necessity of shift work, sleep problems among nurses were common occurrences long before COVID-19 hit the scene. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are both linked to a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety. As the COVID-19 pandemic developed, nurses were working under […]
Recovering From Sleep Deprivation: Why Catch-Up Sleep May Not Be Enough
Sleep deprivation has gotten a lot of attention from health officials and researchers in recent years, and deservedly so. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have both identified sleep deprivation as a serious public health problem, impacting physical health, cognitive performance and mental well-being in numerous ways. […]
Daylight Saving Time Affects Night Owls More Than Early Birds
A new study conducted by University of Michigan researchers confirms that Daylight Saving Time affects night owls more than it does early birds. Published in Scientific Reports, the study results revealed significant differences in the impact the time shift has on different chronotypes, such as the classic early bird or lark and the night owl. […]
Sleep and Physical Activity: Exercise Counteracts Health Effects of Poor Sleep
Paying attention to the basics, such as sleep and physical activity, is essential to achieving and maintaining good health. Numerous studies demonstrate the importance of both sleep quality and physical activity to overall health and reduced disease risk. A new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, looks at the interplay between those […]
New Study Shows Exercising Before Breakfast Twice as Effective
Are you getting enough exercise? Although we all know that physical activity is important, many of us have a hard time getting the amount that we need for optimal health. However, there is hope: According to new research, exercising before breakfast may be a powerful life hack that allows us to enjoy twice the health […]
