Tag: circadian rhythm
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Could It Be a Disease? A Neurospecialist Explains
Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness as More Than Fatigue Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is often dismissed as mere tiredness, but growing evidence and expert opinion suggest it can be a symptom of an underlying sleep disorder or even a health condition that warrants focused medical attention. In a recent interview, Dr. Ahmad Abefe Sanusi, a neurologist…
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: When Sleepiness Becomes a Health Issue — Insights from Dr. Sanusi
Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness as a Health Concern Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is more than just feeling tired after a long day. In many cases, it signals underlying sleep disorders or health risks that can affect cognitive function, mood, and overall wellbeing. Dr. Ahmad Abefe Sanusi, a neurologist at Al Qunfudah General Hospital in Saudi…
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Skipping Breakfast Quietly Damages Arteries, Study Finds
Introduction: A Simple Habit, A Serious Risk What you eat first thing in the morning can set the tone for your cardiovascular health for the rest of the day. Recent analyses show that skipping breakfast is not just a minor dietary quirk; it can quietly accelerate the buildup of arterial plaque and raise the risk…
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Skipping Breakfast: A Silent Threat to Arterial Health and Heart Risk
Breakfast and arterial health: a quiet but powerful connection What you eat first thing in the morning can set the tone for your entire day—and, as medical experts warn, it may also influence the health of your arteries. A growing body of research links skipping breakfast with several adverse cardiovascular changes, including higher LDL cholesterol,…
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Six Simple Daily Habits for Big Health Benefits You Need
Six Simple Daily Habits for Big Health Benefits Small changes can yield substantial improvements in physical and mental well-being. Dr. Kunal Sood highlights six everyday habits that are simple to adopt yet powerful in impact. From cold showers to mindful movement, these practices are designed to fit into a busy lifestyle while supporting mood, metabolism,…
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Sleep Debt Explained: Can You Bank Sleep Hours Overnight?
The sleep debt concept: Can you really bank sleep? Sleep expert Dr. Bruno Mendes, a pulmonologist who specializes in sleep medicine, says there isn’t a simple “bank” you can make deposits into and withdraw from later. While a good night’s sleep after several exhausting days may bring immediate relief, it does not completely reverse the…
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Night Shift Kidney Stones: 15% Higher Risk for Workers
Night shift workers face a 15% higher risk of kidney stones, study warns New research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by health reporters underscores a concerning health trend: working night shifts is linked to a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones. The risk is not uniform across all night workers. Younger employees…
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Kidney Stone Risk for Night Shift Workers: 15% Higher in Young Employees
What the study found A large, long-term study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that people who work night shifts have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones compared with daytime workers. The elevated risk is not limited to older adults; younger workers and those in sedentary jobs were particularly affected. The research tracked…
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Night-Shift Workers Face 15% Higher Kidney Stone Risk, Study Finds
What the study found A large study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings and summarized by a news service tracked more than 220,000 participants over almost 14 years to examine how shift work relates to kidney stone events. The researchers found that night shift workers have a 15 percent higher risk of developing kidney stones compared…
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Forget Extreme Fasting: A New Study Reveals How Many Hours You Should Eat Each Day
What the Latest Study Reveals About How Many Hours to Eat Per Day In recent years, many people have chased extreme schedules: an eight-hour eating window, skipping breakfast, or snacking late at night. A new US study flips the script, suggesting that such extremes may do more harm than good and that a moderate daily…