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 […]
Blood Glucose and Your Internal Clock
Have you heard popular advice to avoid eating at night? Have you ever been told that eating a large breakfast can actually help weight loss? Many links between internal clocks and the endocrine system have been revealed in several recently published studies in chronobiology. Some of the most recent research suggests that blood glucose levels […]
Research Shines Light on Links Between Disrupted Circadian Rhythms and Breast Cancer
Although researchers are still in the dark about why misaligned circadian rhythms can pose such a threat to the long-term well-being of individuals who experience prolonged or recurring disrupted sleep-wake cycles, science is continually showing that it is an important factor in a number of maladies. For women, disrupted circadian rhythms can even result in […]
Maximizing Performance Through Chrono Performance Management
Many people, including professional athletes, must perform at their best on a daily basis. Unfortunately, jet lag and circadian rhythm disorders can be a major challenge when these same people must travel for work and hobbies. Recent studies in chronobiology, the study of the body’s internal clocks, are showing that performance in many areas can […]
Chronobiology Reveals Telling Link Between Sleep Times and Memory
Ever since Ben Franklin published “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise,” people have understood that there’s a strong correlation between sleep and productivity. However, in recent days the understanding of just how powerful that connection can be has increased dramatically. Study Confirms Disrupted Circadian Rhythms Hurt Memory Stanford […]
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