While the neurological effects of blue light can keep you up at night, they may actually help you recover from surgery. Between televisions, smartphones, tablets and laptops, blue light is almost ubiquitous in modern society. Ridding your world of screens, even for a few hours before bed, is a challenge for many people. This constant […]
Sleep and the Immune System: Strengthening Immunological Memories
Over-tired and under-rested? New research on sleep and the immune system suggests that you may be at greater risk of illness. Researchers in chronobiology have long realized that sleep can affect the memory of information, facts and past events. However, a new study suggests that sleep may also affect a very different kind of memory: […]
American All-Day Eating Contributes to Expanding Waistlines
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, with more than one-third of adults suffering from this health disorder and its associated diseases. While researchers have tried for years to understand obesity, effective treatments remain elusive. However, a new chronobiology study suggests that obese people can lose weight by changing the times that they […]
New Study Backs Chronopharmacology in Cancer Treatment
Timing is everything and nowhere more so than in circadian biology. The human body runs like clockwork when it is in good health, but these intricate rhythms can be disrupted by illness. In some illnesses, identifying these altered internal clocks can be a key to new and more effective treatment. Cancer is one of many […]
Sleep: Just What the Doctor Ordered?
With cold and flu season almost upon us, many people are looking for remedies to add to their arsenal against illness. From natural preventatives such as vitamin C to medical treatments like flu shots, Americans spend millions every year simply trying not to get sick. And it’s no wonder; illness can be very expensive, between […]
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