New research examining the relationship between foods high in saturated fats and cardiovascular disease, the blood protein apolipoprotein A-IV has been shown to slow down plaque buildup in blood vessels. What’s more, it was found that apolipoprotein A-IV possesses its own circadian rhythm, and is most active while we’re asleep at night. How Olive Oil Could […]
Sleeping Too Much Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Most people are familiar with the famous story of Goldilocks and the three bears. Goldilocks, upon finding three bowls of porridge, noted that one was too hot, one too cold and the last just right. When it comes to sleep, just as in fairy tales, achieving a middle ground can be crucial to good outcomes. […]
Women’s Health: Even Minor Sleep Problems Raise Blood Pressure
You’ve likely been made aware by now that insufficient sleep has been linked to a myriad of both mental and physical health issues. Now, a new study has found that even minor sleep disturbances, such as difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, raise blood pressure and significantly increase the risk of heart disease […]
Is Our Environment Killing Us? How Environmental Toxins Disrupt Circadian Rhythm
Is our environment killing us? That just may be the case, according to a new study that was recently shared in the journal Ecology and Evolution. The research looked at how environmental factors, specifically toxins to which we are exposed, affect our circadian rhythm — the internal biological clock within each of us. In short, toxins may be inhibiting […]
Researchers Reveal the Best Time of Day for Atherosclerosis Treatment
Determining the right time of day for atherosclerosis medication may provide greater benefits to patients, according to new research in chronopharmacology. Why is the Effectiveness of Atherosclerosis Medication Important? Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fat deposits build up on the walls of the arteries. The deposits are a collection of various substances that gather together […]
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