Tag: Circadian Rhythm

  • Study Shows Women’s Brains Work Harder, Requiring More Sleep

    Study Shows Women’s Brains Work Harder, Requiring More Sleep

    For many, the feeling of exhaustion upon waking is a familiar struggle, yet research suggests that the weight of a busy day may leave a deeper mark on some than others. While a standard night of rest is often recommended as a universal health requirement, the complexity of modern cognitive demands points toward a biological…

  • Why Your Sleeping Pill Might Strain Your Heart

    Why Your Sleeping Pill Might Strain Your Heart

    You have done everything right before bed: dimmed the lights, silenced your phone, and climbed under the covers. Yet sleep refuses to arrive. So, like millions of others, you reach for that tiny tablet that promises rest: melatonin. For decades, melatonin has been marketed as a harmless and natural way to fall asleep. But new…

  • The Sleepless Elite: 2% of Us Don’t Need More Than A Few Hours Of Sleep

    The Sleepless Elite: 2% of Us Don’t Need More Than A Few Hours Of Sleep

    How much sleep do you typically need each night? For most people, it falls within the standard 6-8 hours. However, there’s a unique group of individuals who function perfectly well with just 4 hours—or even less. These people, known as “short sleepers,” make up a very small percentage of the population. But before you assume…