Tis the season to watch waistlines expand thanks to the eggnog, roast goose and the many nights laying curled up watching Christmas favorites. Soon, New Year’s Day will arrive along with the need to lose some of our holiday pounds before warm weather arrives. For many people, this means counting calories and increasing one’s amount […]
New Insights Into the Use of Melatonin as an Antioxidant
A lot of research has been released about melatonin and chronobiology in the past few years. We now know that melatonin is not just important for sleep, but important for a variety of functions. According to new research on melatonin as an antioxidant, this circadian hormone may also play an important role in keeping our […]
Estrogen Protects Women’s Hearts from Effects of Circadian Rhythm Disruptions
Doctors have long puzzled over the gendered nature of cardiovascular disease. Although women can and do suffer from heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, they do so at a lower rate and often at a later age than men. Many scientists have hypothesized that estrogen plays a protective role in delicate heart tissues. New research […]
Applied Chronobiology in Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Lead to More Effective Treatments
Although rheumatoid arthritis causes pain and stiffness for millions of people, modern medicine has few answers. Doctors have little idea of who will get this disease and also few options for treatment. There are currently several medications, such as methotrexate and NSAIDS, that can treat this autoimmune disease by suppressing the immune system. However, these […]
Disrupting Circadian Rhythm of Muscle Cells Could Lead to Diabetes
Maintaining a stable and steady circadian rhythm can be a challenge for many people. Millions of people participate in shift work or work hours that aren’t conducive to getting enough sleep at night. In addition, the demands of modern life can make it difficult to eat at regular hours. The result is that 60 million […]
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