Circadian Rhythms

13 11, 2012

Winter, sleep and your circadian rhythms

2022-09-15T16:03:19+00:00November 13, 2012|Circadian Rhythms, Healthy Sleep Habits|

Unlike animals, humans do not need to hibernate during the winter. It may feel like you need more sleep during the winter months because the days get shorter. However, your actual sleep need does not increase. It is normal for sleep habits and activity [...]

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5 11, 2012

Why sleep is difficult on the night shift

2022-07-15T18:59:22+00:00November 5, 2012|Circadian Rhythms, Shift Work, Work|

Although many people still work a traditional 9-to-5 workday, there are millions of Americans that work the evening shift, night shift, rotating shift, or other employer arranged irregular schedules, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Shift work can have an affect on your [...]

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