Sleep deprivation

The full moon has long been enveloped in myths and romantic notions, but a new study suggests it might also have an impact on our sleep. According to recent findings, certain days of the month, influenced by the moon’s phase, might disrupt our sleep quality. Here’s how the full moon might be affecting our nightly rest.

A recent study published in the online edition of Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology's medical journal, suggests that disrupted sleep patterns in one's 30s and 40s could potentially lead to memory and cognitive issues a decade later.

According to one study, a 1% loss in deep sleep each year for persons over 60 years old translates into a 27% higher chance of dementia.

According to experts, it is best to go to sleep between 10 and 11 p.m., and this time of the evening is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.

Today we mark the World Sleep Day. Studies over the past year have shown the divergent negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on sleep quality. These data are particularly worrying given the relationship between sleep and immunity.

Dr. Petar Chipev - specialist in sleep medicine at the European Society for Sleep Research and pulmonologist commented on BNR:

Nearly half of Turks have gained weight, while sleep disorder and headache have become widespread among people during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent survey has shown.

Giving up alcohol for January can have both a positive and negative effect on your body, an expert has shared.

While there are obvious benefits associated with avoiding alcohol, such as a reduced risk of developing cancer and liver disease later in life, Dry January can also have a surprising detrimental impact on your body.

The Interior Ministry has unveiled a series of measures to be implemented on the country's highways during summer, when vehicle traffic between provinces and road accidents increase.

Poor sleep causes us to crave junk food, according to a study by the University of Chicago.

Sleep deprivation increases hormones called endocannabinoids, which are associated with the "munchies". They make eating more enjoyable, but they also increase our desire for specific types of foods such as cookies, cakes and chips.

When you turn on the news feed, you will probably see politicians talking about local or global issues. If you feel anxious, sick, or lack of sleep because of the things you watch or read, you are not alone.