Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, affects an estimated 4 percent of the population but is poorly understood. A new study has found that low melatonin may be a contributor to this disorder. While most people think of melatonin as a sleep hormone, low melatonin has been linked to a variety of disorders, including disorders involving […]
Spring Forward Time Change Linked to Increase in Stroke
The spring forward time change doesn’t just mean one less hour of sleep. Researchers have found that it may contribute to an increase in stroke. Many Americans dread the spring time change, which moves clocks forward an hour. Spring forward means an extra hour of light in the evening, but also one hour less of […]
New Study Links Sleep Deprivation and Junk Food Cravings
A new study has found sleep deprivation enhances cravings for junk food, possibly explaining the link between obesity and insomnia. Many people are familiar with the term “munchies,” describing the increase in appetite when one uses marijuana or cannabis products. According to new research, a lack of sleep may set off similar behavior, leading to […]
The Missing Link Between Mood & Sleep: The PER3 Gene
Do you struggle to stay in a good mood when you haven’t slept well? The PER3 circadian rhythm gene has been recently identified as the link between sleep and mood. One of the most noticeable symptoms of a sleepless night is a change in mood. Toddlers are not the only ones who become overemotional when […]
Discovered: How Temperature Shifts the Circadian Clock
Do you get sleepy when you are cold? Researchers have discovered new insights about how temperature affects the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that determines when we sleep, when we wake and when our body performs important cell repair processes. This internal clock is set by external cues such as light […]
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