Chronobiology has increasingly become an important area of medical research, with hundreds of studies pointing to the body’s internal clocks as a factor in both health and disease. Thousands of biochemical processes from sleep and wakefulness to DNA repair are scheduled and dictated by these internal clocks. Because our circadian rhythms are so important to […]
Blood Pressure, Heart Attacks and Chronotherapy
Treating high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease can be a challenge for modern physicians. Unfortunately, the stakes are high. 720,000 people in the United States have heart attacks every year, while 60 million have some form of cardiovascular disease. Controlling blood pressure is very important in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system while preventing heart attack […]
Maximizing Performance Through Chrono Performance Management
Many people, including professional athletes, must perform at their best on a daily basis. Unfortunately, jet lag and circadian rhythm disorders can be a major challenge when these same people must travel for work and hobbies. Recent studies in chronobiology, the study of the body’s internal clocks, are showing that performance in many areas can […]
Night Owls and Metabolic Syndrome: Is There a Connection?
There have been early birds and night owls for a good portion of documented history. Some people naturally go to sleep and wake earlier, while others get a rush of energy near sunset. Recent studies are finding that these differences may have serious health consequences. Night Owls and Their Circadian Rhythm Differences in sleeping patterns […]
How Circadian Rhythms Determine Workout Success
Chronobiology is a somewhat obscure scientific specialization. In fact, most people have never even heard of it. Even so, for those of us looking to optimize physical performance, workout gains and so forth, it may just be the solution to many relevant questions and problems. Of course, the intersection of time and one’s own biological […]
