The mesmerizing shades of blue and orange in the sky at the beginning and end of a sunny day may play a significant role in setting people’s internal clocks. An innovative LED light that alternates between orange and blue light outperformed two other light devices in increasing melatonin levels in a small group of study […]
Don’t Use Screens in Bed for Better Sleep
A study by the University of Otago has found that, contrary to popular belief, the timing of evening screen use, rather than the activity itself, has a negative impact on adolescents’ sleep. Current sleep guidelines recommend no screen use in the hour or two before bedtime. However, the researchers found that screen use in the […]
New Research Shows that Dental Screenings Could be the First Line of Defense Against Deadly Sleep Disorders
A patient falls asleep in the dentist’s chair despite the fear of an upcoming procedure. A seemingly unremarkable act, but for dentists familiar with the latest sleep research, this is an indication of a life-threatening condition. In a research report published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers from Rutgers Health have identified […]
When is the Best Time of Day for Cancer Treatment?
How effective medication is depends on various factors, including the time of day at which it is administered. And why? Because our body does not always function in exactly the same way. Instead, it follows the cycle of its internal clock, the so-called circadian rhythm. However, as this rhythm is different for every person and […]
Intestinal Molecule Slows Down Fat Burning During Fasting
The less a worm of the species Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans ) eats , the slower it loses its fat. Now scientists at Scripps Research have discovered why this is the case: a small molecule produced by the worms’ gut during fasting travels to the brain and blocks a fat-burning signal during this time. Although […]
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