There is a growing body of scientific data on the connection between chronotype and mood, underscoring the fact that natural-sleep wake cycles have a real impact on health and well-being. In the most basic sense, chronotype refers to a person’s activity timing preference. Some people are naturally inclined to be more active and productive during the […]
Scientists Discover Link Between Circadian Rhythm and Decision Making
Scientific studies examining the circadian rhythm and decision making have demonstrated that there may be an ideal time of the day to make decisions. This time is largely dependent on an individual’s personal chronotype and their natural body clock. In addition to your specific chronotype having an effect on decision-making, other studies have shown that […]
When is the Best Time to Go to Sleep?
Keeping a healthy sleep-wake cycle is essential to our well-being. However, it can be difficult to figure out exactly what this means for your own circadian rhythm. We all know that getting eight hours of sleep is ideal, but there is less-common knowledge about ideal bedtimes and other important details. New research on the best […]
Eating Jet Lag: Later Meal Times on the Weekend Increase Obesity Risk
Although irregular eating patterns are common, especially on the weekend, new research has found that diverting from a regular weekly eating schedule (termed “eating jet lag”) can be physiologically disruptive and even contribute to a greater BMI and obesity risk. This is just one more way in which meal timing has been found to affect […]
Simple Routine Adjustments Could Reduce Night Owl Health Risks
Some of us thrive in the early morning, while others unfortunately do not. Although it was once common to view “night people” as lazy, we now know that they simply have a different chronotype. Some people are hardwired to go to bed early and rise with the sun, while others are meant to be up […]
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