Many people around the world have trouble getting the sleep they need, despite good medical care. Researchers are constantly trying to solve the mysteries of sleep disorders. Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? If so, you are not the only one. An estimated 50-70 million people struggle with sleep disorders in the United […]
Being Able to Handle Night Shifts May Be a Matter of Genetics
The health effects of shift work have been well studied. New research suggests that the ability to handle night shift work may be genetic. Many health organizations, from the WHO to the CDC, consider working odd shifts a serious health risk and even a carcinogen. Labor experts estimate that 3.2 percent of the workforce works night […]
Cognitive Impairment and Sleep in the Elderly: What You Need to Know
New studies on cognitive impairment in the elderly suggest that sleep-disordered breathing is a risk factor for the mental changes associated with old age. Up to 50 percent of American adults—a much higher percentage than their European counterparts—report feeling sleepy during the day, thus compromising their ability to perform their jobs, care for their loved […]
The Consequence of Cellular Jet Lag: Diabetes
Are your cells out of sync with the world around you? Known as cellular jet lag, this condition may put you at high risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Many people in the modern world live in circadian misalignment, also known as cellular jet lag. The internal clocks of their cells simply do not […]
Night Owl Sleeping Patterns May be Due to a Gene Mutation
Are you a night owl? Scientists have discovered that people who function best in evenings and at night actually may have a genetic mutation causing their aversion to mornings. We have all heard the phrase that the early bird catches the worm. While this may or may not be true, research has found that there […]
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