What is Blue Light? Blue light is a type of high-energy light with a short wavelength, emitted both by natural and artificial sources. The primary natural source of blue light is the sun. However, significant amounts are also emitted by electronic devices we use daily, such...
Night shift workers, such as nurses, firefighters, police officers, transport drivers, and factory employees, are the unacknowledged heroes of our daily lives. Their essential work keeps vital services running. However, working against the body's natural circadian rhythm poses significant health and lifestyle challenges. Sleep Challenges for...
Even though it’s been almost 4 years since the COVID-19 pandemic, studies on its lasting effects are still ongoing. Some of these studies focus on the relationship between COVID-19 and sleep, specifically how COVID-19 affects the sleep of those people who have contracted the virus,...
What happens when we sleep? The 4 stages of Sleep What is sleep? Sleep is a normal periodic state of slumber of the body and nervous system, characterized by a reduction of consciousness and (voluntary) motor activity and elimination of alertness that is immediately reversible,* as well...
Sleep is one of the most important factors in a child’s healthy development. It is certainly important for all ages, but it is particularly vital for children, as it plays a crucial role in their brain development, their general well-being, and their physical and mental...
If sleep is important for adults, for children it's vital, necessary and an undoubted prerequisite for the proper functioning of the brain. Without adequate sleep, children and adolescents may present trouble in concentrating, memory and problem solving. Lack of sleep can also affect children's emotions...
Most of us have been waiting for this all year and, finally, the time for our summer vacation has come! Plenty of sun, the sea, maybe a trip somewhere – and, ideally, lots and lots of rest. What happens, though, when our vacation doesn't go...
How can I sleep better? Daily Wellness – The importance of a healthy diet To truly improve our sleep we have to take under consideration all the factors impacting it. It takes patience and persistence, but by simply changing some of our basic habits we can upgrade...
There are various factors that can affect the quality of our sleep, some of which we have already examined. Another important part of our everyday life which affects but also gets affected by our sleep quality, is physical exercise. It is well known how important physical...
How can I sleep better? The Sleep Environment It's getting late. Lights are out, your eyelids are getting heavier and you are getting comfortable in your bed, covered by a soft blanket. Eight hours of sleep are about to begin. But does your sleep have quality? Securing...