Most modern people are familiar with how contagious illnesses are transmitted. One day, a coworker sneezes on you. Several days later, you begin to feel tired and congested. However, recent studies on infectious disease are revealing an interesting twist: The time of day when you are exposed to an illness may be very important in […]
Newly Discovered Link Between Sleep and Diabetes Warrants Early Bedtime for Children
Once a disease of adults, Type 2 diabetes is now affecting an increasing number of children in the United States. This disease is linked to increased insulin resistance and metabolic effects that can have devastating lifelong consequences. Doctors and scientists are struggling to discover the reason that so many children are suffering from Type 2 […]
Eating Late at Night Causes Skin to Age More Quickly
Eating late at night is very common in the Western world. Many people keep items such as cookies, popcorn or ice cream in their homes in order to satisfy late-night cravings. It is well known that these midnight snacks can be very bad for your waistline, contributing to weight gain and metabolic syndrome due to […]
Exposure to Outdoor Light at Night Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists have long known that shift work increases a person’s chance of breast cancer. However, new research suggests that even people who work normal hours may be at higher risk of this devastating cancer if they have one seemingly innocent factor: Exposure to outdoor light at night. With light pollution levels a very real and […]
Dopamine-Producing Neurons Help Regulate Biological Clock
Pleasure is one of the major motivators of human behavior. Most people spend their lives in almost constant pursuit of pleasure, whether it be through food, indulging in new belongings or even through relationships with others. This pleasure-seeking behavior is hard-wired into our brains right down to our brain cells. Sleep and our circadian rhythm […]
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