Sleep is a universal practice, transcending time and culture. However, while we all engage in the practice, habits and timing vary throughout the world. Although there is much diversity between cultures, we all share a few basic practices such as eating, sleeping and reproducing. However, there are key differences in how these essential biological activities […]
Too Much and Too Little Sleep Both Associated with Inflammation
Getting poor sleep, whether too much or too little, has been linked to a variety of health disorders. Research shows that it may also cause inflammation. We have heard a lot in recent years about the poor health effects of a disrupted circadian rhythm. Getting too little sleep, or sleeping at the wrong times, can […]
Study Finds Vision and Light are Key Players in Sleep-Wake Cycles
Why do some animals sleep at night while others sleep during the day? Research suggests that the way our eyes process light may be a key factor in our sleep-wake cycles. Most of us learned about the difference between diurnal and nocturnal animals back in grade school. Some animals are biologically programmed to sleep at […]
The Circadian Rhythm and its Role in Early Development
Most humans wake in the morning and go to sleep at night. Lather, rinse and repeat. Because our sleep-wake cycles are so important, a tightly-controlled clock called the circadian rhythm regulates them. New research suggests that the circadian rhythm may regulate more than just our sleep-wake cycles. Winding Up Your Internal Clock As with all […]
The Circadian Rhythm of Skin Disorders: Eczema and Psoriasis
Understanding the circadian rhythm of skin and skin disorders may allow people to better treat common dermatological issues. Tens of millions of people suffer from unsightly, itchy and painful skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. While there are many medical treatments that can help alleviate symptoms, these are not a cure. Even worse, there […]
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