While the neurological effects of blue light can keep you up at night, they may actually help you recover from surgery. Between televisions, smartphones, tablets and laptops, blue light is almost ubiquitous in modern society. Ridding your world of screens, even for a few hours before bed, is a challenge for many people. This constant […]
Stomach Bacteria and PTSD Linked in New Study
PTSD is a challenge to modern medicine, leaving many to suffer with debilitating symptoms. New research suggests that stomach bacteria may play a key role. Short for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD is a disorder that occurs after people have experienced a severe psychological injury or trauma. Sufferers have a range of health issues from sleep disorders […]
Key Mechanism in How We Fall Asleep and Wake Up Discovered: BK Channels
Researchers have discovered the exact mechanism of how mice fall asleep and wake, offering the hope of new treatment for people with sleep disorders. Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia, jet lag and circadian disorders. However, medicine offers few answers for these debilitating problems. This is due to the fact that there […]
Study Finds Women May Be More Affected by Shift Work
Shift work has been identified as a risk factor for diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. Women may be especially at risk for negative health effects. Getting enough sleep is a struggle for many people, but especially for people who work nontraditional shifts. Sleeping during light hours and being awake at night can negatively affect […]
How the Circadian Rhythm of Your Kidneys Affects You
Like many organs, the kidneys have their own circadian rhythm. This internal clock affects your electrolyte balance, hydration and a variety of factors. The kidneys play a variety of roles in the human body. They create urine, which disposes of metabolic wastes, but this is just the first of their vital functions. A new study […]
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