Do you get thirsty right before bedtime? Research has found that this almost universal experience happens for a reason. Why are children, and the rest of us, thirstier before bed? Parents know the story well: You get the kids tucked in and are about to turn off the light when the nightly request for a […]
New Research on Cancer and the Genes that Dictate the Circadian Rhythm
New research is yielding new information about the genes that dictate the circadian rhythm, information that may be used to treat and even cure cancer in the future. Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases a person can get. Battling cancer is always a fight for your life, and many of the treatments can […]
The Circadian Rhythm of Skin Disorders: Eczema and Psoriasis
Understanding the circadian rhythm of skin and skin disorders may allow people to better treat common dermatological issues. Tens of millions of people suffer from unsightly, itchy and painful skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. While there are many medical treatments that can help alleviate symptoms, these are not a cure. Even worse, there […]
The Circadian Rhythm and its Role in Early Development
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 […]
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