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Sleeping With Light Exposure Leads To Chronic Health Issues: Study
The researchers claimed that being exposed to light at night may be harmful in multiple ways and could lead to chronic diseases. "This is about enough light that you could maybe see your way around, but it's not enough light to really read comfortably," stated a researcher. Notably, the study also concluded that exposure to light at night could disturb our metabolism.
Tags: Health, Lifestyle, Sleep, light, research
Courtesy: NPR
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Man With Rare Condition Sleeps 300 days A Year: Rajasthan
Purkharam, a 42-year-old man from Rajasthan's Nagaur is being called a real-life 'Kumbhakaran' as he sleeps 300 days a year. Notably, Purkharam is suffering from a rare disorder known as 'Axis hypersomnia'. He espied about the disorder 23 years ago and his condition has worsened ever since. He is survived by his wife and mother, who are hopeful that he will live a normal life someday.
Tags: Rajasthan, KUMBHAKARAN, AXIS HYPERSOMNIA, Sleep, DISORDER
Courtesy: Times Now
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Sound Sleep Could Alleviate Traumatic Brain Injury: Study
It is no surprise that sound sleep provides benefits galore, but a new study published in 'Journal of Neurotrauma' discovered that it could considerably heal traumatic brain injury as well. The study employed MRI to assess the enlargement of the brain's perivascular spaces since an uptick in their size indicates the development of dementia. Reportedly, people with inadequate sleep exhibited more enlarged spaces and post-concussive symptoms,… read-more
Tags: Sleep, traumatic brain injury, perivascular spaces, MRI, Journal of Neurotrauma
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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People Go To Bed Late, Sleep Less On Nights Before Full Moon: Study
The National Science Foundation and Leakey Foundation-funded study has revealed that people go to bed late and sleep less on nights before a full moon. According to the study, the sleep cycle oscillates during the 29.5-day lunar cycle. Notably, the oscillations were observed in all people regardless of their living environment, though its degree varied. Reportedly, variation in total amount of sleep ranged from 46-58 minutes and, for bedtime… read-more
Tags: Sleep, Sleep Cycle, Moon Cycle, Less Sleep
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Senior Citizens In MP Are Most Sleep-Deprived In India: Study
The Longitudinal Ageing Survey in India has revealed that Madhya Pradesh (22%) has the most sleep-deprived senior-citizens in the country. Besides, it stated that the national average for sleepless senior citizens was around 15%. While Nagaland recorded the least (1.6%), the fraction of Punjab, Puducherry, Kerala, and Delhi were reported above 20%. Though the study offers no reason for sleeplessness, it mentioned that the problem exists in… read-more
Tags: Madhya Pradesh, Sleep, Poor sleep, Sleep Deprived, LASI
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Fear of Not Being with a Mobile Phone Disrupts Sleep
Nomophobia - The fear of being without a mobile phone is very prevalent among the youth and it is linked to poor sleep-quality, states a new report. A study on university students with a mean age of 20 years shows 89% of students had moderate or severe nomophobia. The research's lead author, Jennifer Peszka, recommends limiting phone use before and during bedtime for improved sleep-habits.… read-more
Tags: Sleep, Nomophobia, Smartphones
Courtesy: ANI News
