When it comes to good health and feeling your best — both physically and mentally — good sleep is an essential element. What you may not know is that good sleep involves both quantity and quality. With shallow sleep syndrome, the right quantity – seven or more hours of sleep – may be there, but […]
Sleep Changes During Pregnancy Linked to Depression, Anxiety
Anxiety and depression during the weeks before and after birth is not uncommon. Between 15 and 18 percent of women experience anxiety during this period. Seven to 13 percent of women struggle with depression during this time, with about 10 percent of women dealing with both anxiety and depression. A new study, one of the […]
Why You’re More Likely to Overeat in the Evening
The circadian rhythm is often associated with the biological sleep/wake cycle but what it comes down to is lighting. While sleeping habits are a large proponent to circadian rhythm studies, sets of research on the circadian rhythm and eating times show profound effects on the body’s metabolism. When it comes to the circadian rhythm, light […]
How a High-Salt Diet Disrupts Circadian Rhythm and Sleep
A high-sodium diet has long been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. A new study conducted by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has found that a high-salt diet disrupts circadian rhythm timing, impacting the sleep-wake cycle. Disruptions in the sleep-wake cycle can impact sleep quality. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are associated with an increase […]
New Research Discovery: When You Eat Influences What You Eat
The body’s biological clock regulates the hunger cravings that influence when you eat. These cravings naturally peak around 8 p.m. — but eating later in the day may increase your risk for certain diseases. Now, a new study finds that when you eat also influences caloric intake and food choices. Why Do You Feel Hungrier […]
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