Although researchers are still in the dark about why misaligned circadian rhythms can pose such a threat to the long-term well-being of individuals who experience prolonged or recurring disrupted sleep-wake cycles, science is continually showing that it is an important factor in a number of maladies. For women, disrupted circadian rhythms can even result in […]
Skin and the Circadian Rhythm: The Internal Clocks of Skin Cells
Circadian rhythms, or internal 24-hour biological clocks, are the subject of many current research trials. Scientists are only beginning to discover the effects of light and dark cycles on the human body, which comprise a new field of biology called chronobiology. The latest research shows that these internal clocks control not only our moods, energy […]
Restoring the Circadian Rhythm: Lipoic Acid Could Be the Key
Scientists may have discovered a new and powerful ally in the quest to understand how the daily rhythms of the human body affect aging and overall health. Lipoic acid, also known as alpha lipoic acid or ALA, is an antioxidant found in certain foods and produced naturally within the body. New research suggests lipoic acid […]
How Chronobiology is Affecting Cancer Treatment
Scientists are just beginning to understand the human brain’s relationship with time. We have known for decades that the body runs on circadian rhythms, with cycles repeating themselves every 24-hours. Our body actually runs on several different clocks, with cell growth, hormone release and other daily activities wired to a cycle based on sleep, levels […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 6
- 7
- 8
