Modern medicine is making great strides in the understanding and management of diabetes. One of the most exciting developments is the relationship between diabetes, a near epidemic-level chronic disease, and the circadian rhythm. Diabetes is, at essence, a metabolic system disorder, a malfunction in the metabolism of glucose that disrupts the finely balanced system that […]
Cancer and the Circadian Clock: Maintaining Balance for Cellular Health
Operating on the approximately 24-hour circadian rhythm that mirrors the earth’s day-night cycle, the circadian clock plays a vital role in regulating the timing of essential bodily processes. As such, the circadian clock is tightly connected to human health. Chronic circadian rhythm disruption, such as that typically experienced by shift workers, significantly increases the risk […]
Getting Enough Sleep Increases Libido, Sexual Desire in Women
Sleep is an important factor in libido, contributing to a healthy sex drive in a number of ways. The importance of sleep to sex drive and reproductive function goes well beyond simply not being too tired to engage in sexual activity. Getting enough good quality sleep increases libido because it impacts the mechanisms of sexual […]
Deep Sleep Decreases Toxins in Brain Associated With Alzheimer’s
Science is coming to an increased recognition of the importance of sleep to long-term brain health and cognitive function. This is an important recognition, given that insufficient sleep and sleep disorders have become global public health concerns and are still on the rise in our modern, 24-hour world. A new study, published in PLOS Biology, […]
How Time of Day Affects Immune System Function
Numerous studies have demonstrated that many of the essential tasks of the immune system are governed by a 24-hour cycle of activity. In practical terms, this means that the time of day affects immune system function in important ways, including immune system cell activity and overall systemic threat response. This 24-hour cycle, known as the […]