Are you constantly struggling to get back on your sleep schedule during the work week just to be thrown off every weekend? Well, you’re not alone. Nearly half of American adults experience something called “social jet lag” from sleep deprivation bouncing between work and weekend schedules. Social jet lag is the inconsistency between a person’s … Read more
If you’re prone to not getting enough sleep, your eyesight may be in trouble. A new study published in the journal BMJ Open found that poor sleep patterns can increase the risk of glaucoma. Glaucoma — a common eye condition where the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain is damaged — can … Read more
The time to “fall back” is upon us. On Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m., clocks will be turned back by one hour, changing the local time to 1 a.m. Sunrise and sunset will be one hour earlier than it has been and there will be more light in the morning. Daylight Saving Time can … Read more
Women who take painkillers could be increasing their baby’s odds for developing attention disorders and sleeping problems, a new study suggests. Using data from the First Baby Study in Pennsylvania, researchers from Penn State University looked at the effects that acetaminophen — sold under the brand name Tylenol — had on the babies of women who took the … Read more
CNN — Chronic sleep deprivation in a small group of healthy adults increased production of immune cells linked to inflammation while also altering the immune cells’ DNA, a new study found. “Not only were the number of immune cells elevated, but they may be wired and programmed in a different way at the end of … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study finds a rather surprising link between sleeping habits and dementia risk. Andr Rocha/EyeEm/Getty Images New research suggests that people’s bedtimes and the amount of time they spend in bed (TIB) may influence their chances of developing dementia. Even in those who did not develop dementia, long TIB was associated with … Read more
According to health experts, the problem of high blood pressure can get worse due to lack of sleep. Some research has found that people who do not get enough sleep are more prone to BP problems. In order to stay healthy, along with proper diet and lifestyle, adequate sleep is also very important. According to … Read more