During the past decade, eye health professionals have become increasingly concerned about a startling rise in both the rate and severity of myopia. Commonly referred to as nearsightedness, myopia has been increasing on a global scale, and quite dramatically in many world regions. Children in urban Asian areas, for example, are experiencing skyrocketing rates, with […]
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 […]
Why Mental Well-Being Tends to Be Higher in Summer
In a new study linking better mental well-being to the summer season, Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), researchers highlight the influence of the sunny season on important factors known to impact mental state and function. These factors include sleep, exercise and diet. What is really remarkable about this study is that it […]
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. […]
Circadian Rhythm Blood Test Could Open the Door to Personalized Medicine
The links between the circadian rhythm and overall health and functioning are many. Indeed, they run deep, impacting the very mechanics of numerous bodily processes and even how effective certain types of medicines are. Affected by a variety of factors, the timing of the approximately 24-hour circadian rhythm cycle can vary from individual to individual. […]
