Whether you have the winter blues, a more serious illness, or even just want to feel more energetic and rested, light therapy may be the answer. Light therapy is one of the most studied natural treatments of modern times. Scientists and medical researchers have made many new discoveries about how the simple power of light […]
How Chronobiology is Shaping Architecture in the Modern World
The circadian rhythm has a massive impact on human health. With the advent of wellness-influenced buildings, contributing to the health of the circadian rhythm may soon be shaping architecture as well. There are many ways for modern people to stay healthy. We are encouraged to eat healthy diets, get plenty of exercise and sleep a […]
Unraveling the Mysteries of Sleep Disorders One Gene at a Time
Many people around the world have trouble getting the sleep they need, despite good medical care. Researchers are constantly trying to solve the mysteries of sleep disorders. Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? If so, you are not the only one. An estimated 50-70 million people struggle with sleep disorders in the United […]
Maintaining a Healthy Sleep-Wake Cycle During (and After) the Holidays
With the holidays approaching and the start of the New Year within arm’s reach, keeping your normal routines can be tough. To prevent burnout that can be caused by holiday travel and the resulting disruption of your healthy sleep-wake cycle, it is key to hone in on tips to manage jet lag, diet and exercise to […]
How is Our Sleep-Wake Cycle Maintained? New Discovery Gives Clues
How is the sleep-wake cycle maintained in plants? New research about plant proteins may help us to better understand the human circadian rhythm and human disease. All life forms have biological rhythms. This complex set of internal clocks is regulated mainly by light, or the lack thereof. Human bodies and other diurnal living organisms innately […]
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