Most humans wake in the morning and go to sleep at night. Lather, rinse and repeat. Because our sleep-wake cycles are so important, a tightly-controlled clock called the circadian rhythm regulates them. New research suggests that the circadian rhythm may regulate more than just our sleep-wake cycles. Winding Up Your Internal Clock As with all […]
Study Finds Vision and Light are Key Players in Sleep-Wake Cycles
Why do some animals sleep at night while others sleep during the day? Research suggests that the way our eyes process light may be a key factor in our sleep-wake cycles. Most of us learned about the difference between diurnal and nocturnal animals back in grade school. Some animals are biologically programmed to sleep at […]
Studies Show Regular Exercise Improves Sleep Outcomes in a Variety of Ways
Are you looking for a healthy, all natural way to get the Zzzs you need? Several studies show that exercise improves sleep in many ways. Achieving balance is a difficult task for many modern people. Strapped for time, we are sometimes left choosing between healthy behaviors such as exercise and getting enough sleep. However, avoiding […]
Gut Microbes and Their Circadian Rhythm: Melatonin May Play a Role
Research has shown that melatonin may be an important player in the health of gut microbes and their circadian rhythm. The old adage tells us, “You are what you eat.” While this is not entirely true, our GI tracts are indeed an important part of our physical and emotional health. Not only does what we […]
Viral Infections Respond to the Circadian Rhythm
Could an infection hit you hardest if you’re exposed at certain times of day? New research suggests circadian rhythm affects the immune system. Most of us have noticed that we are more likely to get sick at certain times of the year. The winter flu, spring allergies and summer cold seem to come like clockwork. […]
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