Showing posts with label Problems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Problems. Show all posts

Friday, December 2, 2016

Sleep During the Day May Throw Genes Into Disarray

Large Norwegian study looked at poor sleep

Study might explain why health problems are more common among night workers

-- Sleeping during the day -- a necessity for jet-lagged travelers and those who work overnight shifts -- disrupts the rhythms of about one-third of your genes, a new study suggests.

What's more, shifted sleep appears to disrupt gene activity even more than not getting enough sleep, according to the research.

For the new study, which was published in this week's issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, British researchers put 22 healthy, young volunteers in a dimly lit sleep lab for three days.

What Eye Problems Look Like


Warning Signs of Eye Trouble
Eye Reflecting Chart

Blurry vision, spots, glare at night -- these are common eye complaints that can be harmless annoyances or an early sign of disease. In the slides ahead, we explore several eye problems and offer two quick eye tests. You'll see the world through eyes that have floaters, cataracts, myopia, and glaucoma. Be sure to see an eye doctor promptly for any concerns.






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