SLEEPING HABITS

A study by scientists at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory reveals the detrimental effects of working night shifts on health. Volunteers underwent simulated night or day shifts for three days to assess interna...

There are some habits which increase the chances of developing dementia. Some of these are surprising.

By incorporating these simple tips into your summer routine, you can enjoy the season while staying on track with your weight loss goals. ​

World Sleep Day is an annual event observed on the Friday before the March Equinox to raise awareness about the importance of sleep. This year, it falls on Friday, March 15, 2024. The theme for 2024 is 'Sleep Equity for Global Health,' highlighting ...

A recent study suggests that sleeping for only three to five hours per day may significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Lead researcher Christian Benedict from Uppsala University emphasised the importance of prioritising sleep,...

Sleep struggles in the startup ecosystem lead to dependency on self-prescribed sleep supplements. Doctors urge long-term behavioural changes for better sleep. Exceptions manage to follow the 10-3-2-1-0 method, avoid caffeine, exercise, or have flexi...

Maintaining good skin is really difficult. It is even harder to get nice skin when we are so busy that we can't find any time for ourselves.

By avoiding these five types of foods before bedtime, you can promote better sleep quality and wake up feeling more refreshed and rejuvenated in the morning.

To improve the quality of your sleep, keep electronics out of your bedroom. As it suppresses melatonin, blue light from tablets, laptops, and smartphones makes it difficult to fall asleep.

​Up to 40% of families use behavioural sleep strategies to teach their child sleep alone. While such strategies are generally successful in achieving this, it can be hard work for all the family.

Bullfrogs did not sleep since they reacted to stimuli similarly at all times. They go into brumation which means a form of binge sleeping after no sleep. Here are some more animals that have weird sleeping habits:

Although aging is unavoidable, you may age healthily for the remainder of your life if you start today. You do, however, have influence over lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise and sleeping pattern. ​

If you're trying to drop a few pounds, your bedtime habits can mess with your weight loss plans. Check out these bedtime habits that can put a wrench in your weight loss journey:

Sleep is intended to be a time of rest and renewal so that we can be ready for whatever awaits us the following day.

Although it can be tempting to grab a cup of chocolate, or some of your favourite munchies, just before hitting the sheets, Dr. Rajan says that eating before bedtime can lead to disrupted sleep as it causes indigestion.

Prioritising our mental health can be difficult. We frequently regard acts of self-care as grand gestures or time-consuming habits that are difficult to maintain. Simultaneously, we tend to underestimate the influence that very small changes have on...

We must not underestimate the importance of adequate sleep for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Numerous day to day things we do have an adverse effect on how well we sleep, which unwittingly has an effect on our health. We can dramatically improve ...

We are beginning to understand how we might work with the rhythms of our bodies.

New study reveals that 55% of India’s population has been staying late at night and going to bed post 11 pm.