Many people in the Western world skip breakfast, and it is easy to see why. Mornings are often the most hectic part of the day, with just an hour or two to get from our beds to our schools or workplaces. Commutes are getting longer and offices are opening earlier than ever before. As a […]
How Does Shift Work Cause Heart Disease?
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 […]
