If you have a tendency to stay up all hours, it may be because of a gene mutation. Scientists at Rockefeller University in New York City studied a gene called “CRY1,” which helps regulate our circadian rhythms and when we feel tired. People who have a variation of CRY1 have a longer circadian cycle than…
Without sleep, your health — both mental and physical — as well as your ability to seriously suffers. A recent study even found that when you get less than eight hours a night, you’re more likely to experience anxiety and depression. Clearly, without an adequate amount of rest, none of us are fun to be…
There are a few tried and true ways to get a better night’s sleep, such as not consuming caffeine after a certain hour or keeping your devices out of your bedroom. But there are also factors that you wouldn’t expect to be sapping valuable hours of shut eye. Read on for some of the most…
