“Sleep is critical for so many aspects of our mental and physical health,” Saletin said. “I hope this study draws attention to how our daily habits, like the common act of drinking in the evening, may alter sleep in meaningful ways. I hope our work helps individuals stay mindful of getting a good night of […]
Check your blood sugar before and while you’re drinking and then again before you go to bed. It makes sense, then, that drinking could play a role in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. While alcohol can lower blood sugar levels, it also has the potential to increase them. Regular, long-term use of alcohol has […]
Dopamine changes the brain on a cellular level, commanding the brain to do it again. A person with high levels of dopamine, whether due to temperament or to a transient—perhaps chemically induced state—can be described as a sensation seeker. The upside of sensation seeking is that people see potential stressors as challenges to be overcome rather […]