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 […]
The Consequence of Cellular Jet Lag: Diabetes
Are your cells out of sync with the world around you? Known as cellular jet lag, this condition may put you at high risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Many people in the modern world live in circadian misalignment, also known as cellular jet lag. The internal clocks of their cells simply do not […]
New Group of Rhythmic Genes Related to Aging Discovered
Could maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm help you to fend off the effects of growing older? New research has discovered a group of rhythmic genes related to aging. Many people try to stave off aging with plastic surgery and other treatments aimed at changing the external signs. However, aging is a process that affects every […]
Cortisol’s Role in the Synchronization of Your Circadian Rhythm
Most people associate cortisol with the “fight or flight” response. While this biochemical indeed functions as a stress hormone—and can have negative effects in excess—it is a necessary hormone for a variety of human biological functions. It is produced from cholesterol in the adrenal glands, which sit directly on top of the kidneys. It is released […]
Melatonin Signaling and Type 2 Diabetes: A Connection
Shift work and insomnia have been linked to a variety of endocrine disorders, including type 2 diabetes. A new study points to abnormal melatonin signaling as a possible cause. Shift work is a necessary evil in modern society. Not only do people need access to emergency services at night, but we also can perform activities […]
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