Many people around the world have trouble getting the sleep they need, despite good medical care. Researchers are constantly trying to solve the mysteries of sleep disorders. Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? If so, you are not the only one. An estimated 50-70 million people struggle with sleep disorders in the United […]
Maintaining a Healthy Sleep-Wake Cycle During (and After) the Holidays
With the holidays approaching and the start of the New Year within arm’s reach, keeping your normal routines can be tough. To prevent burnout that can be caused by holiday travel and the resulting disruption of your healthy sleep-wake cycle, it is key to hone in on tips to manage jet lag, diet and exercise to […]
How is Our Sleep-Wake Cycle Maintained? New Discovery Gives Clues
How is the sleep-wake cycle maintained in plants? New research about plant proteins may help us to better understand the human circadian rhythm and human disease. All life forms have biological rhythms. This complex set of internal clocks is regulated mainly by light, or the lack thereof. Human bodies and other diurnal living organisms innately […]
Reduction of Oxygen for a Short Duration May Reset Circadian Rhythm
Reducing oxygen is generally considered bad for the health. However, new research suggests that doing so for a short period of time may reset one’s circadian rhythm. Most people have suffered from jet lag at some point in their lives. The cause of jet lag is simple: A disruption of the circadian rhythm. Curing jet […]
Study Finds Psychotherapy Sessions Work Best in the Morning
Whether you’re a morning lark or a night owl, a new chronobiology study shows that morning may be the best time to schedule your next psychotherapy appointment. Do you see a therapist? While many people view this as a dirty secret, it is a common behavior—and a healthy one as well. Psychotherapy can be an […]
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