“Early to bed, early to rise” has been well-regarded health advice since ancient times. An ancient Chinese saying says, “Work since sunrise and rest at sunset.” But why is sleep so important? The idea of activity beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset aligns with the laws of nature and the human body’s internal processes….

Sleep is important for health and well-being, but it can also be elusive. Work and social lives can play havoc on people’s sleep schedules, and it is important to be able to adjust in order to maintain an acceptable amount of rest for the mind and body. COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted many people’s sleep cycles, allowing…

 If you’re constantly burning the midnight oil, you may be setting yourself up for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. When compared with folks who go to bed early and wake with the sun, night owls are more likely to be insulin-resistant, a new study finds. When the body doesn’t respond well to the hormone…

If you want to stay well, make sure you’re getting enough sleep. That’s the conclusion of a new study that found that good sleep helps regulate a key component of the body’s immune system. Specifically, it influences the environment where white blood cells known as monocytes form, develop and get ready to support the immune function, a process called hematopoiesis….

In today’s stressful world, many people are prone to sleep problems. According to some studies, nearly 30 percent of people have trouble sleeping. And that number may have increased post-pandemic. COVID-19 is just one of many health conditions that can lead to insomnia and sleep problems. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine defines insomnia as…

A National Sleep Foundation poll found that “cool room temperature was one of the most important factors in getting a good night’s sleep” with four-fifths of respondents saying that it was important to them. The Director of Tokyo Fatigue and Sleep Clinic, Osami Kajimoto, told Shueisha on July 21 that the most optimal temperature range…

The position you choose to sleep in has an impact on how efficiently your brain can clear toxins and waste products. These lifestyle choices also improve the effectiveness of the system. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The glymphatic system in your brain targets the removal of misfolded proteins that are the hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS,…

A balanced diet and a good night’s sleep are mainstays of healthy living. But lately research has begun to uncover just how much the former impacts the latter. A 2021 review in the journal Sleep Medicine Review concluded that eating a healthy diet was associated with better sleep quality. Few people know this better than…

A surprising 40 percent of all Americans sleep with some form of light in the room, and scientists now say this might not be such a “bright” idea.  In fact, while it might be pleasant to wake to the dawning sun streaming across your face, this may not be ideal for restful sleep either. A…