More and more research is revealing that men and women are different in a variety of ways, aside from the obvious anatomical differences. According to several studies, the realm of sleep is no exception. Men and women have slight differences in their circadian rhythms that can have a huge impact on their daily routine. In […]
How to Avoid the Negative Health Consequences of Sleep Debt
Many people simply are not getting enough sleep. Over time, this can accrue into what scientists call sleep debt. What are the physical consequences of this debt? Can you truly make up for lost sleep later? Several new studies have looked at this topic with both good and bad news for people who don’t get […]
The Light-Sensing Molecule That Helps Set Internal Rhythms
New chronobiology research has discovered a light-sensing molecule that may be partially responsible for our eyes’ ability to sense day and night. How do our bodies sense light? There are several things that we do know about this complicated topic. We know that our circadian rhythms are partly dependent on light levels in our environments. […]
Exposure to Outdoor Light at Night Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists have long known that shift work increases a person’s chance of breast cancer. However, new research suggests that even people who work normal hours may be at higher risk of this devastating cancer if they have one seemingly innocent factor: Exposure to outdoor light at night. With light pollution levels a very real and […]
Meal Timing Affects Mental Health: What You Need to Know
It really is amazing how modern science continues to prove just how important our most basic day-to-day decisions are to overall health and well-being. In other words, we are learning that we have more power over our health than we may realize. Simple lifestyle choices can make a real difference. Fascinating recent research suggests that […]
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