When it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. However, increasing research shows that when you eat may just be as important for your health and weight as what you eat. The importance of when we eat is tied to our internal 24-hour biological timing system, called the circadian system. Circadian rhythms are run by a master clock in the brain … [Read more...]
Hypersomnia: The Opposite of Insomnia
Studies show between 4% and 6% of people suffer from hypersomnia. But what exactly is it? Let’s take a closer look at the condition. What is hypersomnia? We all know how important it is to get the correct minimum amount of sleep, but people with insomnia struggle to get enough sleep. On the other end of the spectrum, people who suffer from the condition … [Read more...]
Tips To Reduce Your Risk Of A Stressful Situation At Birth
A recent study analysed the research on this topic and recommended that women should labor in whatever position they find most comfortable and not be required to lie down for long periods of time. The study found that women who tended to walk or stay upright during early and active labor shaved about an hour off their labor time and were less likely to have a cesarean … [Read more...]