While it’s important to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night, it’s equally important to ensure you’re getting good quality sleep. This can be more complicated than it seems, because even though you might think you slept soundly through the night, you may have actually experienced sleep disruption in the form of unconscious […]
Sleep Deprivation in Teens Causes Anger, Depression and Lack of Energy
New research shows how sleep deprivation in teens can lead to mood disorders, underscoring the importance of getting sufficient sleep during the teenage years. How Do Mood Disorders Affect Teenagers? Research has helped us to understand that mental illness often starts in adolescence, with nearly 22 percent of all teenagers suffering from some type of […]
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 […]
Sleep Problems Among Nurses Increased During the Pandemic
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 […]
Exposure to Even Moderate Light at Night Hurts Your Heart and Metabolism
Exposure to too much light at night could be putting your overall health at risk. A breakthrough study demonstrated that exposure to light when trying to sleep can wreak havoc on the body’s cardiovascular and glucose regulation. These disturbances can lead to a host of health complications in the short term and down the road. […]
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