We have all heard the popular saying that “time is money.” According to new research, time may be health as well. The times that you take different medications may have a huge effect on how effective they are in keeping you healthy. On an intuitive level, this makes sense. Our bodies themselves work on internal […]
Sleep and Diabetes: Losing Just 6 Hours of Shut-Eye Ups Your Risk
Americans are in more debt than ever before, as millions struggle to pay off student loans, mortgages and credit card balances. However, there is a lesser known debt that plagues our society: sleep debt. According to new research, even a small amount of sleep debt may increase the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes. […]
Scientists Probe Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Circadian Rhythm
Bipolar disorder is a debilitating chronic mental illness that is characterized by extreme shifts in behavior and mood. This condition occurs in cyclic periods that can last for days, months or sometimes even years. For those with bipolar disorder, sleep disturbances are both a trigger and a symptom of the condition. Episodes of depression and […]
Blood Protein Protects Heart Health While We Sleep
New research examining the relationship between foods high in saturated fats and cardiovascular disease, the blood protein apolipoprotein A-IV has been shown to slow down plaque buildup in blood vessels. What’s more, it was found that apolipoprotein A-IV possesses its own circadian rhythm, and is most active while we’re asleep at night. How Olive Oil Could […]
The Seasonality of Alzheimer’s: Dementia Symptoms Worsen in Winter
Governed by a countless number of internal rhythms that take their cues from the cycle of the sun and moon, the human body shares a delicate relationship with the passing of the seasons. The seasons have an effect on nearly every aspect of human biology, including how our very brains function. One well-known example of […]
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