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 […]
Nighttime Eating Linked to Poor Sleep
The midnight snack is almost an institution of American life, with many people succumbing to a nighttime raid of their refrigerators and freezers. However, new research suggests that these after-hours snack attacks may be linked to poor sleep. Can Eating Before Bed be Bad for You? Eating late at night can interfere with sleep in […]
Why a Scream in the Night is Scarier Than a Scream in the Dark
There’s just something creepy about nighttime. Whether or not you love lying under a blanket of stars and studying the twilight panorama, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s easier to get rattled at night than it is during the day. Although many people assume the reason for this heightened sense of danger is a […]
Sleep Disturbances: Men vs. Women
Sleep is essential to good health and good mental function, but many Americans struggle to get the rest they need. Approximately 40 million people in the United States suffer from sleep disorders, with the prevalence evenly spread between men and women. Although both sexes are equally likely to have disordered sleep, there are differences in […]
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