Could scientists soon succeed at reversing aging? New technologies that turn back the clock on aging in mice may be available for humans someday as well. Even as scientists and doctors learn to treat or cure a variety of deadly diseases, there is still one cause of death that cannot be treated: aging. Even if […]
The Basics of Light Therapy
Whether you have the winter blues, a more serious illness, or even just want to feel more energetic and rested, light therapy may be the answer. Light therapy is one of the most studied natural treatments of modern times. Scientists and medical researchers have made many new discoveries about how the simple power of light […]
Desynchronization of Our Internal Clock Could be a Risk Factor for Low Back Pain
Do you suffer from low back pain? New chronobiology research suggests that your circadian rhythm may be at least partially to blame. Low back pain is a common issue that most of us, around four in five people, will suffer from at some point in our lives. It is not just uncomfortable but expensive. Low back […]
Non-Circadian Biological Rhythms Found to Govern Growth and Development
Our circadian rhythm governs many of our daily activities, from when we sleep and wake to when we are hungry. However, not all human biological activity occurs on a 24-hour cycle. There are other master clocks in the body that control processes that occur across a longer time frame. A recent study looked at the activity of […]
Supplementation Reverses Declining Polyamine Levels Tied to the Circadian Clock
Researchers have long known that the circadian rhythm changes as we age. New evidence suggests declining polyamine levels may be tied to this change. Our circadian clocks change throughout our life span. While young people tend to sleep well and feel well-rested, elderly people are more likely to have trouble falling and staying asleep. This […]
