Sleep helps regulate your body’s internal clock: Our bodies have an internal clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, which regulates our sleep-wake cycle. When we go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, we help regulate this internal clock, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally.... Read More
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Sleep and Health
Obesity. Numerous studies associate insufficient sleep with weight gain. For example, a University of Iowa (USA) study discovered that individuals regularly sleeping fewer than six hours per night had a much higher chance of being overweight. On the other hand, those sleeping an average of wight hours had the lowest relative fat.... Read More
Night Light and Chronic Disease
Diabetes is a group of diseases affecting how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is a critical energy source for our muscles, tissues, and brain.... Read More
Do Weighted Blankets Work?
“Melatonin is not a sleep-promoting hormone. It prepares your body and brain for the biological night. Sleep coincides with the biological night, but it’s not like you take melatonin and have a very nice uninterrupted slumber.”... Read More
Got Insomnia? How you can use noise to sleep.
Your brain processes sound, even when we are asleep. Different noises vary in how they affect your restfulness. Some use noise sleep aids on their smartphone, computer, or a dedicated device such as a white noise machine. But what about pink noise?... Read More