Is there a link between the circadian rhythm and diabetes risk? New research on how an increase in exposure to artificial light over the past years may be contributing to higher rates of insulin resistance is helping to establish a connection between circadian rhythm function and Type 2 diabetes. Here is what you need to […]
So What Is Non-24 Hour Sleep Disorder?
Do you have trouble falling asleep or waking up? Some people suffer from a syndrome called non-24 hour sleep disorder—many without even realizing it. Around one out of three Americans suffer from a sleep disorder and in countries such as Germany and Austria, one out of four are affected. Some of these, such as social […]
Researchers are Discovering New Ways to Improve Cancer Therapies
Cancer is one of the second leading causes of death. Even if the chances of cure have improved, the time of detection, the quality of treatment and the type of tumor are crucial when it comes to containing the disease and improving the chances of survival. Science continues to advance in this area, with researchers […]
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 […]
Circadian Connection: The Missing Link in Arthritis Treatment and Prevention
In the modern world of medicine, there’s a huge temptation to look back at the antiquated, often ridiculed ideas of the past and assume that science now has it all figured out. Not only is this mindset egotistical, it can be downright dangerous. As new information constantly rises to the fore, it sheds light on […]
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