Human beings are creatures ruled by rhythms. The chemical tides of our bodies are constantly ebbing and flowing in a complex pattern of overlapping cycles. These cycles are responsive to a number of environmental factors from the amount of sunlight we receive to what we have for lunch each day. In fact, we are so […]
Reset Your Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep and Good Health
The highly complex, smoothly integrated mind and body systems humans enjoy evolved in tune to the approximately 24-hour period that encompasses day and night. We are fine-tuned down to the molecular level to operate in time with this daily, or circadian, rhythm, with even cellular functions being timed according to this cycle. Disrupting the circadian […]
Harness the Benefits of Light Therapy to Improve Mood This Winter
With shorter days and lower temperatures, people often get significantly less sunlight during the winter months. Greater artificial light exposure is also typical of the season. These light changes can have a real impact on mood in many people. Some experience a mild sort of winter blues. In others, however, the light changes can lead […]
Your Choice of Morning Alarm Can Make or Break Your Day
There was a time when most people arose naturally with the dawn. Now, however, it’s common to use some sort of noisy device as a morning alarm to help us wake up on time. There are a variety of different alarms available, from simple chimes on our phones to old-fashioned clock radios to new alarms […]
Daily Exposure to Bright Light Protects Heart Health
Our circadian rhythm is one of the most important drivers of our physical and mental health. Although getting enough sleep is crucial to keeping a well-regulated internal clock, on its own, it is not enough. Daily exposure to bright light is also a piece of the puzzle. A new study suggests that this effect on […]
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