Increasing research has identified a primary circadian clock gene linked to drug addiction. According to scientists, the same gene that governs the body’s many circadian rhythms also plays a key part in regulating the brain’s reward system and could potentially influence the likelihood of addictive behavior. How Circadian Rhythms Impact Addiction Addiction has long been […]
Chronotype and Depression: Why Waking Early May Improve Your Mood
In the largest observational study to date exploring chronotype and depression, researchers say morning larks are less likely to become depressed. According to the study, women in mid- to late-life who find themselves naturally going to bed early and waking early are at a lower risk of developing mood disorders. Sleep has a positive effect […]
Strong Link Uncovered Between Body Clock and Mental Health
A large-scale study conducted in the UK indicates intimate ties between sleep-wake disruption and mood disorders. The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, suggests that disruptions to our natural circadian rhythms may lead to cognitive decline and an increased risk for mental health issues such as bipolar and major depressive disorder. Circadian Rhythms and Their Impacts […]
Chronobiology and Chemotherapy: Drug Timing Improves Treatment Effectiveness
When it comes to cancer treatments and chemotherapy, it can be considered a given that everyone involved wants the best possible outcomes. New research linking chronobiology and chemotherapy, reveals the optimal time to administer chemo drugs for the best treatment outcomes. Individualized drug regimens could mean more effective and less toxic treatments. What Are Circadian Rhythms? All […]
Researchers Finally Reveal How Melatonin Promotes Sleep
With sleep disorders becoming increasingly common, it is no surprise that a growing number of people are taking melatonin supplements. These supplements are identical to a hormone of the same name made in our body that helps us to both fall asleep and stay asleep. Beyond its effects on the sleep cycle, however, little is […]
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