circadian rhythm
07/12/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Even ONE HOUR of social media can contribute to poor sleep in teens, according to research
With social media becoming increasingly popular, various issues have since been linked to its usage. The most recent of these was uncovered by Canadian researchers: They found that spending at least 60 minutes on social media could negatively impact your sleeping patterns. The more you used Facebook, Snapchat, or WhatsApp, the higher your odds of […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Teens who nap during the day perform better in school
Young adults who take a nap during the day perform better in school, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania looked at the effect of napping during the day on the neurocognitive function in teenagers. In conducting the observational study, the […]
04/07/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Skip the night lights, get black out curtains: Everyone, no matter what your age, should sleep in total darkness for the best mental health
For years, scientists have linked depression to mental, emotional, and psychological factors. They attributed depression to problems with family and friends, too much stress, certain medications and alcohol. However, a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology points to a different culprit: that tiny nighttime light in the bedroom. Researchers studied almost 900 elderly people […]
03/29/2017
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By Lance D Johnson
Why you must reset your circadian clock to live a healthier, happier life
In the human body, biological rhythms are in motion every day. It’s how the body adapts. Physiological processes and behaviors are regulated within a 24 hour circadian clock. This internal clock allows our bodies to prepare for the changes that come with day and night, sleep and wakefulness, activity and non-activity. These rhythms are affected […]
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