Operating on the approximately 24-hour circadian rhythm that mirrors the earth’s day-night cycle, the circadian clock plays a vital role in regulating the timing of essential bodily processes. As such, the circadian clock is tightly connected to human health. Chronic circadian rhythm disruption, such as that typically experienced by shift workers, significantly increases the risk […]
How Junk DNA Helps Regulate Circadian Rhythm
The term junk DNA has been in use for decades, despite the growing realization that the phrase is a misnomer. After all, junk carries a connotation of uselessness, when it may be more accurate to say science doesn’t yet know the various functions of this DNA category. In a recently published study conducted by Keck […]
Early Morning Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk
Most people are already aware of the numerous benefits of exercise. Instilling a regular workout plan into your daily routine can help to control weight, boost cardiovascular health, improve energy levels, support mental health and reduce the risk of a variety of illnesses and diseases. What is now becoming evident is that when you exercise […]
COVID-19 Research Reveals Melatonin Inhibits Cytokine Storm
While there is still no proven cure for COVID-19, medical professionals are getting a better handle on how to most effectively treat this deadly virus. Scientists are hopeful that melatonin may help treat some COVID-19 patients, after discovering that the naturally occurring hormone may inhibit the COVID-19-induced cytokine storm. Before we discuss how melatonin inhibits […]
Melatonin Goes Viral: Medical Studies Examine Melatonin and Viral Diseases
The topic of viral disease has consumed most of 2020 so far, affecting our lives and our lifestyles in ways that we never could have previously imagined. Although there are always new treatments in development, our best defense against viruses and the illnesses that they cause is ensuring that we have a strong, healthy immune […]
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