By Beth Ann Malow, Vanderbilt University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself up than I do if my alarm or another person wakes … [Read more...]
Shift Workers Feel the Strain of Seasonal Clock Change
Summary: A Pro Plus study highlights how seasonal clock changes and shorter winter days disrupt the sleep and motivation of UK shift workers. Nearly 40% of shift workers report sleep disruption, while almost half experience energy dips in winter, leading many to rely on energy … [Read more...]
Lack of Sleep Might Make You Feel a Whole Decade Older
Summary: Stockholm University researchers have discovered that insufficient slumber can make individuals experience significantly older, with snooze deprivation adding up to a subjective age raise of 10 years. Their research shown that each and every night of inadequate rest … [Read more...]