There has been a great deal of buzz in the medical community regarding circadian rhythm and its effect on health. However, our bodies are actually controlled by several different internal clocks. While the circadian, or 24-hour, clock is crucial to many cellular processes, new research suggests that seasonal rhythms are just as important. How Our […]
Mental Illness Associated With Disrupted Circadian Rhythms
Mental illness is a major health problem throughout the world. Scientists estimate that around 18 percent of people have a mental illness, which adds up to more than 42 million Americans. Determining the neurological basis of these diseases is essential to finding effective treatments and is a major area of research. New studies are suggesting […]
Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep Disorders: Can Melatonin Help?
People who live with Parkinson’s disease quickly find that even routine tasks become difficult as the disease progresses. It is common for Parkinson’s disease and sleep disorders to go hand in hand. New research in chronobiology suggests that melatonin, particularly timed-release melatonin, may not only help people with Parkinson’s disease to get the sleep they […]
Depression Linked to Disrupted Circadian Rhythms
For any disease, discerning between causes and symptoms is vital, especially for those illnesses that aren’t fully understood. One of the best examples of this is depression, which has intrigued experts for many years. When discussing the causes of this debilitating condition, most doctors point to causes like genetics, traumatic experiences, medications and financial woes—and […]
The Color of Light and Your Circadian Rhythm
Exposure to varying levels of light throughout the day has long been known to be crucial to maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm. Many people use light therapy and melatonin, a hormone that is normally released in the dark, to adjust or maintain a functioning internal clock. Researchers previously believed that light intensity was the most […]
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