New research suggests that osteoporosis may soon be added to the long list of chronic diseases linked to sleep deprivation and other sleep disorders. Osteoporosis is one of the most common and debilitating diseases of old age. Around half of elderly women and one-quarter of elderly men will suffer a broken bone from this disease […]
Body Temperature Related to Level of Unconsciousness in the Brain Damaged
Body temperature reflects more than the weather outside. According to a new study, our temperature may be able to improve the recovery of people with brain damage. Humans are warm-blooded, which means our body temperature is controlled by our bodies rather than remaining the same temperature as our surroundings. However, we do not constantly remain […]
How Does Shift Work Cause Heart Disease?
Researchers have linked working odd hours to a variety of health problems. How can shiftwork cause heart disease? What is the answer for fields where this is required? It is no secret that working evenings and nights can have a variety of ill effects on your health. However, chronobiology researchers did not previously understand exactly […]
Newly Discovered Group of Cells in the Retina May Someday Offer Treatment for Jet Lag
New research into the function of a specialized group of retinal cells offers hope for innovative ways to treat jet lag and other circadian disorders. Most of us have experienced jet lag in one form or another. You probably know the symptoms well: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty waking up and poor quality sleep when you […]
Night Owl Sleeping Patterns May be Due to a Gene Mutation
Are you a night owl? Scientists have discovered that people who function best in evenings and at night actually may have a genetic mutation causing their aversion to mornings. We have all heard the phrase that the early bird catches the worm. While this may or may not be true, research has found that there […]
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