(Natural News) Studies have shown a link between irregular sleep schedules and higher risks of developing tumors. They suggest that the disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm is helping “turn on” genes that make tumors grow. The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal biological processes that keep it synchronized with the day and night cycles. […]

(Natural News) The human body needs to get enough sleep every night to heal and recover. Many people know this, and some take steps to ensure they get a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, most of them believe certain sleep myths, like drinking alcohol at night promotes better sleep, which researchers say do more harm than good. Tired […]

(Natural News) High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition usually associated with older adults. According to an alarming study, however, young adults with elevated blood pressure may have less gray matter in their brain. The study was published in the journal JAMA Neurology. When you’re young, you may be more concerned about obvious signs of […]

(Natural News) Getting enough sleep at night ensures that you wake up well-rested the next day. In fact, an interesting study suggests that your mood, sleep quality, and stress levels can all affect your “control beliefs.” The paper, titled “Predicting Control Beliefs in Older Adults: A Micro-longitudinal Study,” was published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. […]

(Natural News) There is now scientific proof that the age-old technique of rocking yourself or someone else to sleep worked as advertised. Two separate studies proved that rocking motions not only made it easier for both young adult humans and animals to fall asleep, but also helped strengthen memories during slumber. “Having a good night’s sleep means falling asleep […]

(Natural News) Recent experiments show that lack of sleep increases the amount of tau protein in the brain. Tau is associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and it spreads across the brain at a much faster rate if a person suffers from sleeplessness. When tau proteins clump together to form tangles, they injure nearby tissues in the brain. If allowed to […]

(Natural News) Unlike morning people, night owls function better at night. Individuals who prefer a late-night lifestyle may be more productive in the evening, but according to health experts, they could also be at risk of different health problems because they tend to eat a lot of unhealthy foods. The study, which was published in the […]

(Natural News) Research has proven that exposure to blue light can affect sleep quality. But did you know that exposure to bright lights at night can also affect your blood sugar levels? The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, was conducted by researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg). Bright lights, blood sugar, […]

(Natural News) Not getting adequate sleep at night has been linked with overeating, poor food choices, and weight gain. A new study shows that lack of sleep also amplifies and extends the blood levels of a chemical that enhances the joy you feel when you eat especially sweet, salty, or high-fat snack foods. Findings published […]

(Natural News) You may want to think twice about leaving the nightlight on during the night. American sleep researchers recently conducted an experiment regarding the possible effect of light exposure on sleeping people, an article on Science Daily stated. In the preliminary results of that study, researcher Dr. Ivy Cheung Mason reported that the metabolism […]