A large-scale study conducted in the UK indicates intimate ties between sleep-wake disruption and mood disorders. The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, suggests that disruptions to our natural circadian rhythms may lead to cognitive decline and an increased risk for mental health issues such as bipolar and major depressive disorder. Circadian Rhythms and Their Impacts […]
Chronobiology and Chemotherapy: Drug Timing Improves Treatment Effectiveness
When it comes to cancer treatments and chemotherapy, it can be considered a given that everyone involved wants the best possible outcomes. New research linking chronobiology and chemotherapy, reveals the optimal time to administer chemo drugs for the best treatment outcomes. Individualized drug regimens could mean more effective and less toxic treatments. What Are Circadian Rhythms? All […]
Researchers Finally Reveal How Melatonin Promotes Sleep
With sleep disorders becoming increasingly common, it is no surprise that a growing number of people are taking melatonin supplements. These supplements are identical to a hormone of the same name made in our body that helps us to both fall asleep and stay asleep. Beyond its effects on the sleep cycle, however, little is […]
Body Clock Gene May Help Protect Against Breast Cancer
Scientists and doctors have long established that there is a solid link between a disrupted circadian rhythm and some of the world’s most feared diseases. Although we know that there is a connection, we do not understand exactly how sleep interacts with our disease risk. This is particularly true in the area of cancer. People […]
Brown-Eyed Women at Greater Risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you find that your mood varies with the seasons? Feeling a little down in the winter months is a common problem. Millions of people suffer from a disorder known as seasonal affective disorder. In this disorder, low levels of light in the winter can actually make people physically and mentally ill. Although there are […]
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