Sleep & Genes: Q&A With Jonathan Cedernaes, MD, PhD
By Experience Life StaffA new study finds that one bad night’s sleep can harm your body’s metabolic processes. The study’s author explains how.
A new study finds that one bad night’s sleep can harm your body’s metabolic processes. The study’s author explains how.
Researchers have determined that losing just one night of sleep can alter the genes that regulate your metabolism.
Frequent visitors to popular channels may toss and turn more often.
UCLA study suggests late-night meals could lead to cognitive disorders.
A new study suggests staying up too late could lead to added pounds.
A little preparation can help you reap the restorative benefits of a midday rest.
Researchers found that subjects who went to sleep and got up earlier reported better moods.
A new study shows cell damage and signs of accelerated aging after only one sleepless night.
Jump-start a healthier bedtime routine with our Sleep Well Weekend Challenge!
Skimping on sleep can increase stress, undermine metabolism, suppress immunity, and set you up for a host of serious health problems.
University of Rochester Medical Center research reports that while we sleep, our brains flush out toxins that build up when we’re awake — allowing us to clear our heads.
Mattresses, pillows, and other bedding can contain chemicals that, while intended to make sleep safer, actually have the opposite effect.
Staff writer and natural night owl Maggie Fazeli Fard shares her tips to become an early bird and considers why it's not always "better" to be a morning person.
New science shows that sleep is essential to our mental and physical health — and most of us aren’t getting enough.
Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. Here are the common sleep "mistakes" I see in my practice and their solutions.
Dr. Frank Lipman on why finding your body’s natural sleep cycle and circadian rhythms is the key to strength, vitality and wellness.
How reading on your iPad before bed might prevent you from falling asleep.
How loneliness can affect long-term health.
Discover and overcome obstacles to getting sufficient rest.
New research shows that sleep significantly influences metabolism, appetite, and weight management. Could getting more shuteye help you ward off excess pounds?
How and when we are exposed to light can affect our bodies in some surprising (and not always beneficial) ways. Here’s what you need to know about your body’s built-in responses to cycles of light and dark — and how you can make the most of them for better health.