Hormonal contraception use is so common that it is almost ubiquitous. However, it may be increasing the risk of depression in some women who use it. Although millions of women worldwide use hormone contraception, the Pill and other contraceptives can have a variety of side effects. While many of these side effects are generally minor, […]
Poor Sleep Linked to Junk Food Cravings, Late-Night Eating
Many people in the Western world are heavier than ideal. Despite the wide year-round availability of healthy foods, too many of us reach for high-calorie junk food on a regular basis. Part of this is due to cost and taste, but cravings also play a huge role. A large proportion of people describe late night […]
How Chronobiology is Affecting Cancer Treatment
Scientists are just beginning to understand the human brain’s relationship with time. We have known for decades that the body runs on circadian rhythms, with cycles repeating themselves every 24-hours. Our body actually runs on several different clocks, with cell growth, hormone release and other daily activities wired to a cycle based on sleep, levels […]
The Missing Link Between Mood & Sleep: The PER3 Gene
Do you struggle to stay in a good mood when you haven’t slept well? The PER3 circadian rhythm gene has been recently identified as the link between sleep and mood. One of the most noticeable symptoms of a sleepless night is a change in mood. Toddlers are not the only ones who become overemotional when […]
The Connection Between a Disrupted Circadian Rhythm and Anxiety
Affecting more than 18 percent of all adults, anxiety disorders are one of the most common classes of mental disorders worldwide. Unfortunately, they are incredibly expensive as well as common, costing an estimated total of $42 billion in the United States alone. Although we are learning more and more about how to manage these illnesses, we […]
