Shift work isn’t easy on the body or the mind. Numerous studies link shift work, particularly rotating, evening and overnight shifts, with a higher risk of a broad range of chronic health conditions, diseases and mental health issues, including mood disorders and cognitive impairments. While not all of the mechanisms involved in this higher risk […]
The ChronoCity Project: Using Chronobiology to Promote Health and Happiness
Just south of Germany’s Rhön Mountains, situated on the banks of the Franconian Saale River, lies a beautiful spa town with lush green pastures, beautiful architecture and countless medicinal springs. This town, Bad Kissingen, has hosted spa guests and been a favorite getaway of the European aristocracy since as early as the 16th century. Today, […]
Weight Loss for Millennials: How Modern Challenges Make Losing Weight Harder
Approximately seven out of every ten millennials are on track to be overweight or obese by the time they reach middle age. In fact, millennials weigh more on average than any generation before. Although there are various reasons for this phenomenon, research suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may be an important factor in weight loss […]
Sleep Problems Among Nurses Increased During the Pandemic
Due to the nature of the job, with its inherent stress and the necessity of shift work, sleep problems among nurses were common occurrences long before COVID-19 hit the scene. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are both linked to a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety. As the COVID-19 pandemic developed, nurses were working under […]
Resetting Your Circadian Rhythms
Circadian rhythms involve the behavioral, mental and physical changes that occur in the body in a 24-hour period. Humans and other living organisms possess these rhythms, which are created by a variety of physiological factors in the body and triggered by environmental factors, most notably light cues. One of the best-known circadian rhythms is the […]
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