Researchers have linked working odd hours to a variety of health problems. How can shiftwork cause heart disease? What is the answer for fields where this is required? It is no secret that working evenings and nights can have a variety of ill effects on your health. However, chronobiology researchers did not previously understand exactly […]
January Found to be the Most Dangerous Month for Heart Attacks
Are you at risk for a heart attack? If so, studies suggest that the first month of the year is the time to step up your efforts to protect your cardiovascular health. Heart attacks are the number one cause of death in the world, making this one of the most common—and most deadly—medical conditions. Although […]
Chronopharmacology, Hypertension and the Risk of Diabetes
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes have been shown to be linked repeatedly in studies. While the lifestyle changes that treat these diseases are the same, such as improving diet and increasing exercise, there has yet to be a breakthrough in finding a drug that treats both. However, a new chronopharmacology study […]
Social Jet Lag and Your Health
How do your sleep habits on weekends compare to those of weekdays? For many modern people, there is a sizable difference in when they wake, when they go to bed, and how many hours they sleep. Weekends come with later bedtimes and alarm clocks turned off, allowing sleep-deprived people to catch up on sleep missed […]
How Men and Women Respond Differently to Sleep Deprivation
The effects of sleep deprivation are a major field of chronobiology research. Sleep deprivation can lower the immune system, increase the risk of developing chronic disease and have a negative effect on neurological and cognitive function. However, a new study suggests that these effects may depend a great deal on the sleep-deprived person’s gender. What Happens […]
