Maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm is one of the most important things you can do for your health. However, many people still struggle to get the sleep they need. This can increase the risk of a variety of serious health problems. According to a new study, the kidneys may be especially sensitive to the impact […]
Wound Healing: Why Time of Day Is Crucial
Almost every process in our body, including sleep, the release of hormones and metabolism, is regulated by our internal clocks. Each cell in our bodies has its own biological clock, which is synchronized by hormones, temperature and other physical signals. The entire symphony of clocks is coordinated by a single conductor, which is a master […]
Late Night Eating Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease
The late night snack has become a Western tradition. Many people reach for a bite to eat before heading to bed at night—often something sweet. In addition, modern life often requires that workers eat dinner late at night after a long day at jobs, school and on the freeways. The result is that eating late […]
Afternoon Surgery Linked to Better Patient Outcomes
Most modern people will have a surgery—even a minor one—at some point in their life. In fact, many people have several major surgeries as well as a few minor procedures over the course of their lifetime. Although the vast majority of these surgical procedures will end with a safe and complete recovery, there are still […]
The Impact of Daylight Saving on the Circadian Clock
When it comes to the concept of “daylight saving,” modern people simply accept the twice-annual change in time as a fact of life. However, like many aspects of modern life, daylight saving may have serious negative effects. For many people, the effect is similar to jet lag, a movement across different time zones. They suffer […]
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