While we are all familiar with the feeling of being sleepy, we are only just beginning to determine which neurons and which areas of the brain induce this feeling. Most people reach a point in the evening when their eyes become heavy, their brains foggy and their bodies exhausted. We begin to slow down, to […]
A New Study Delves Into How Blue Light Affects Your Metabolism
New research suggests that blue light in the evening may have an adverse effect on how glucose is metabolized by the body. The prevalence of diabetes and other metabolic disease has been steadily increasing in the past few decades. Around half of adults in the United States have diabetes or its precursor pre-diabetes and numbers continue to […]
Melatonin Signaling and Type 2 Diabetes: A Connection
Shift work and insomnia have been linked to a variety of endocrine disorders, including type 2 diabetes. A new study points to abnormal melatonin signaling as a possible cause. Shift work is a necessary evil in modern society. Not only do people need access to emergency services at night, but we also can perform activities […]
Biological Rhythms Are Present Throughout Nature
When researchers talk about biological rhythms, most people assume they are talking about the internal clocks of animals. However, internal clocks are not limited to just mammals. Have you ever wondered if plants sleep? While this may seem like a philosophical question, researchers in chronobiology may have found the answer. Although modern chronobiology research focuses […]
Unraveling the Mysteries of our Biological Rhythms: The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
The suprachiasmatic nucleus, or SCN, is considered the “master clock” of the human body. Understanding the SCN is key to unlocking the secrets of the body’s internal clock. The suprachiasmatic nucleus is the source of our innate biological rhythms, coordinating a variety of physiological processes to environmental levels of light and dark. Despite its importance, […]
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