(Natural News) We’ve all been there: It’s the middle of the night, and no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to fall asleep. You might feel incredibly tired and your room is perfectly quiet and dark, but sleep simply isn’t happening. This happens occasionally to everyone, but if you have a sleep disorder, […]

(Natural News) Lack of sleep not only makes you grumpy in the morning, it can also affect your health in the long run. Getting good quality sleep is important for the body to function well. Listed below are several ways lack of sleep affects overall health. (h/t to HoustonMethodist.org.) Lack of sleep harms the heart – People […]

(Natural News) If you’ve ever worked night shifts, you don’t need to see any scientific studies to know that it’s bad for your health as well as your mood. However, a new study has shown just how much working these unnatural hours can impact your body. In a study carried out by researchers from Washington […]

(Natural News) Isn’t it frustrating when you enter a room because you need to get something, then immediately forget what you came in there for? Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time. It’s called short-term memory loss, and it can be inconvenient and embarrassing. Your short-term memory is where you store small bits of information […]

(Natural News) Sleep is an essential part of a person’s day. Sleep allows your body to recover from the day’s physical and mental tasks. The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, but on average, adults need at least seven hours of sleep every night. When a day is particularly stressful, it’s common for […]

(Natural News) In America, at least a third of individuals aged 85 and above have Alzheimer’s disease. Even though medication can help manage the symptoms of the condition, these drugs are also linked to negative side effects. To date, no drug can actually prevent a person from developing Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which is a […]

(Natural News) As strange as this may sound, scientists still don’t know why we sleep. Certainly there are medical benefits to rest; cells regenerate and the mind is allowed to process new information, among other things. Yet, from an evolutionary point of view, sleeping makes no sense. For one thing, it makes creatures more vulnerable […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) Using bright lights at night in your home can be harmful to your children. A study published in the journal Physiological Reports found that exposing preschool children to bright electric light at night hampers melatonin production completely. Melatonin is a hormone essential for healthy circadian rhythms and good sleep; the suppression of melatonin […]

(Natural News) Did you know that a breathing technique can help reduce anxiety? According to Dr. Danny Penman’s article on PsychologyToday.com, mindfulness “has been clinically proven to beat depression and enhance happiness, clarity of thought, and even decision-making and creativity.” Penman added that breathing, which is the cornerstone of mindfulness, can help ease your anxiety and […]