Studies of drug-seeking behavior in individuals with key gene mutations suggest a link between circadian rhythms and addiction. Dopamine. Serotonin. Melatonin. Most modern people are familiar with these neurotransmitters, which play a role in the function of almost every cell in our body, especially our sleep cycles. These hormones are not only essential to sleep, […]
Los estudios sobre el comportamiento de búsqueda de drogas en individuos con mutaciones genéticas clave sugieren un vínculo entre los ritmos circadianos y la adicción. Dopamina. Serotonina. Melatonina. La mayoría de los modernos están familiarizados con estos neurotransmisores, que intervienen en el funcionamiento de casi todas las células de nuestro cuerpo, especialmente en los ciclos […]
Doctors have long noted that circadian rhythms change as we age. New research suggests this is due to the action of previously unknown genes. Most people with elderly relatives have noticed that they live by a different rhythm. Older people tend to be early to bed, early to rise and to nap more throughout the day. […]
Los médicos llevan tiempo observando que los ritmos circadianos cambian a medida que envejecemos. Nuevas investigaciones sugieren que esto se debe a la acción de genes hasta ahora desconocidos. La mayoría de las personas con familiares ancianos han notado que viven con un ritmo diferente. Las personas mayores tienden a acostarse pronto, levantarse pronto y […]
Although they have higher sleep needs than men, women sleep less in general. This can lead to a variety of health consequences. While the wage gap is a hot topic in economics, there is another gender disparity that has been the subject of much discussion in the scientific community: The sleep gap. Women physiologically need […]
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