Exercise has become an obsession in many developed countries, with many people turning to purposeful activity to compensate for our otherwise sedentary lifestyles. There are a variety of programs gaining popularity, from CrossFit to yoga and marathon running. However, many people do not get the results that they desire from their exercise regimens. New research […]
Talking in Sleep May Indicate Greater Risk for Developing Dementia
Some people sleep like rocks, while others are considerably more active. In fact, many people talk, thrash and even fight in their sleep. This can make sharing a bed difficult, but it also can have more serious effects. A growing body of research is suggesting that sleep behaviors such as talking in sleep may be […]
Daytime Sleepiness Could Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
The relationship between sleep and neurodegenerative disease is complex. On one hand, it appears that insomnia and other sleep disorders are correlated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other serious illnesses. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s and similar diseases can actually cause sleep disturbances. Until recently, researchers have mainly viewed this as a […]
Taking Work Home With You Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
The modern world is more connected than ever before, which can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. People can connect with loved ones while thousands of miles apart with just the click of an app. However, this connectivity comes with a downside as well. Millions of people throughout the world now […]
Why OCD Symptoms Increase as Latitude Increases
Our bodies have evolved to share quite a complex relationship with the cycles of the sun and moon, and as our lifestyles continue to move us ever more indoors, researchers are really having to unpack just how many ways sun exposure affects us. We’ve known for some time that sunlight, especially a lack of it, […]
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