The world isn’t designed for you if you’re a night owl rather than a morning lark. For most people, work and school sta…
Circadian
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American researchers assert that a good night’s sleep not only enhances beauty but also has anti-aging effects. A team from Augusta University concluded that those who maintain a consistent sleep…
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Circadian rhythms, or our biological clocks, regulate all processes in the human body. According to American scientists, these rhythms can enhance our physical and mental health. What’s more, they may…
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A team of researchers from Monash University in Australia has conducted the world’s largest study on the impact of artificial light at night on mental health. According to the scientists’…
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On the night from Saturday, October 28, to Sunday, October 29, at 4:00 AM, we will set our clocks back one hour. This means we will transition back to standard…
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Trying to “catch up” on sleep during the weekend might seem like the perfect way to get the much-needed rest we’ve been missing throughout the workweek. However, Professor Russell Foster,…
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Taking a daily shower is more controversial than it seems. How often should you shower? When is it necessary? Should the water be very hot or cold? Researchers continually dedicate…
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Mind & Life
The gene for early rising: humans inherited the tendency to wake up early from Neanderthals.
Researchers claim that genes inherited from Neanderthals influence modern humans’ tendency to wake up early and go to bed early. This trait is particularly beneficial in regions with short winter…
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Research shows that working at night can impair memory by 79% in middle-aged and older adults. Those who work late into the night have a higher incidence of cognitive disorders…