According to new research, kidney function and sleep cycles are closely linked. Not sleeping enough is connected to a rapid decrease in kidney function. Lack of sleep has been tied to many different health issues in the past. This is becoming more and more noticeable, since the average amount of sleep has declined in the past […]
The Link Between Circadian Rhythms and Addiction
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, […]
Up Before Your Alarm? When to Get Up and When to Go Back to Sleep
Do you ever wake up early, before your alarm goes off? Find out why this happens and whether it’s better to hit the snooze button or just get up. Many people think of insomnia as the inability to fall asleep. However, being unable to stay asleep and waking early are also types of sleep disorders […]
Discovered: How Temperature Shifts the Circadian Clock
Do you get sleepy when you are cold? Researchers have discovered new insights about how temperature affects the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that determines when we sleep, when we wake and when our body performs important cell repair processes. This internal clock is set by external cues such as light […]
Spring Forward Time Change Linked to Increase in Stroke
The spring forward time change doesn’t just mean one less hour of sleep. Researchers have found that it may contribute to an increase in stroke. Many Americans dread the spring time change, which moves clocks forward an hour. Spring forward means an extra hour of light in the evening, but also one hour less of […]
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