Do you ever wake up early, before your alarm goes off? Find out why this happens and whether it’s better to hit the snooze button or just get up. Many people think of insomnia as the inability to fall asleep. However, being unable to stay asleep and waking early are also types of sleep disorders […]
Supplementation Reverses Declining Polyamine Levels Tied to the Circadian Clock
Researchers have long known that the circadian rhythm changes as we age. New evidence suggests declining polyamine levels may be tied to this change. Our circadian clocks change throughout our life span. While young people tend to sleep well and feel well-rested, elderly people are more likely to have trouble falling and staying asleep. This […]
Children Misbehaving: Are Irregular Bedtimes to Blame?
People are often quick to blame poor parenting for childhood misbehavior, but irregular bedtimes may be the culprit for many families. Complaining about “kids these days” is a pastime going back hundreds, even thousands, of years. However, there is evidence that modern children have more behavioral problems than in previous generations. While many blame modern parenting […]
Can Resetting Disturbed Sleep-Wake Cycles Boost Metabolism?
Obesity and other metabolic syndromes are the most difficult health disorders to treat. However, new research suggests that resetting sleep cycles may boost metabolism. Obesity has become an epidemic in many developed nations. However, solving the medical problems behind this and other metabolic disorders is more complicated than it seems. While conventional wisdom holds that […]
The Link Between Circadian Rhythms and Addiction
Studies of drug-seeking behavior in individuals with key gene mutations suggest a link between circadian rhythms and addiction. Dopamine. Serotonin. Melatonin. Most modern people are familiar with these neurotransmitters, which play a role in the function of almost every cell in our body, especially our sleep cycles. These hormones are not only essential to sleep, […]
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