New research examining the relationship between foods high in saturated fats and cardiovascular disease, the blood protein apolipoprotein A-IV has been shown to slow down plaque buildup in blood vessels. What’s more, it was found that apolipoprotein A-IV possesses its own circadian rhythm, and is most active while we’re asleep at night. How Olive Oil Could […]
Poor Sleep Slows Wound Healing in Diabetics
While the immune system is vital to everyone’s continued health, it plays an especially important role in people with Type 2 diabetes. This is because a simple injury can turn into a life-threatening complication unless the body heals that wound efficiently. When an individual develops Type 2 diabetes, the body can’t produce sufficient levels of […]
Temperature Linked to Circadian Rhythm Disruptions
The United States was recently hit with a heatwave of epic proportions, leaving many areas ten degrees hotter than usual — or even more. One of the most common complaints during these weather extremes is that it becomes more difficult to sleep in the balmy temperatures. There is a great deal of lore regarding body […]
Melatonin Benefits Go Beyond Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Regulation
Melatonin is a hormone most often associated with sleep. Recently, new research has uncovered additional melatonin benefits that demonstrate the crucial ways in which this substance helps our bodies to function. How Does Melatonin Affect Sleep? The pineal gland naturally produces melatonin in response to decreased light levels. The production of this hormone begins as the brain […]
Sleeping Too Much Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Most people are familiar with the famous story of Goldilocks and the three bears. Goldilocks, upon finding three bowls of porridge, noted that one was too hot, one too cold and the last just right. When it comes to sleep, just as in fairy tales, achieving a middle ground can be crucial to good outcomes. […]
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