Your natural circadian rhythm is responsible for a host of healthy body functions. When this system is disrupted, you are at risk of more than simply being tired. As more facts about the body’s sleep and wake cycles are revealed, scientists have established a relationship between circadian desynchrony and fertility. Why is the circadian rhythm […]Your natural circadian rhythm is responsible for a host of healthy body functions. When this system is disrupted, you are at risk of more than simply being tired. As more facts about the body's sleep and wake cycles are revealed, scientists have established a relationship between circadian desynchrony and fertility. Why is the circadian rhythm [...]
The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the Western world. Although it is common, it can have devastating health effects. Recent studies have linked sleep apnea to a wide range of diseases, from daytime fatigue to high blood pressure and even cardiovascular disease. A new study linking sleep apnea and erectile […]Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the Western world. Although it is common, it can have devastating health effects. Recent studies have linked sleep apnea to a wide range of diseases, from daytime fatigue to high blood pressure and even cardiovascular disease. A new study linking sleep apnea and erectile [...]
Your Body Clock Determines the Worst Times of Day for Your Health
From one moment to the next, the environment around us and our bodies change slightly throughout the day; and our health risks change with them. What are the worst times of day for your health? Because every part of the day brings a unique set of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to good health, […]From one moment to the next, the environment around us and our bodies change slightly throughout the day; and our health risks change with them. What are the worst times of day for your health? Because every part of the day brings a unique set of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to good health, [...]
Syncing Drug Administration With the Body Clock for Greater Efficacy
We have all heard the popular saying that “time is money.” According to new research, time may be health as well. The times that you take different medications may have a huge effect on how effective they are in keeping you healthy. On an intuitive level, this makes sense. Our bodies themselves work on internal […]We have all heard the popular saying that "time is money." According to new research, time may be health as well. The times that you take different medications may have a huge effect on how effective they are in keeping you healthy. On an intuitive level, this makes sense. Our bodies themselves work on internal [...]
Light-Activated Drug for Parkinson’s Offers New Hope for Sufferers
Scientists on the cutting edge of drug research have developed a new light-activated drug for Parkinson’s patients that reduces symptoms and improves motor function. The first of its kind for Parkinson’s disease, this new application method allows for drug administration at an exact location with precise and controlled timing, thereby increasing the efficacy and lowering […]Scientists on the cutting edge of drug research have developed a new light-activated drug for Parkinson's patients that reduces symptoms and improves motor function. The first of its kind for Parkinson’s disease, this new application method allows for drug administration at an exact location with precise and controlled timing, thereby increasing the efficacy and lowering [...]
