Migraine headaches are somewhat of a medical mystery: After decades of scientific research, doctors still understand very little about the root cause of migraines. However, there are several lifestyle factors that appear to contribute to these debilitating headaches. For some people, it is a certain food; for others, stress causes their pain. According to a […]
How Poor Sleep Ages You
It seems that the more we learn about sleep, the more we realize just how tightly entwined sleep quality is with overall health and well-being. For example, it is during deep sleep that cell repair, tissue growth and immune-system-strengthening processes take places, along with other essential maintenance tasks, such as the flushing of toxins from […]
Later School Start Times for Teens May Not be the Solution After All
Early to bed, early to rise? New research suggests that later school start times may not be the answer for our sleep-deprived teens. You have probably heard of the recent call for middle and high schools to delay start times. Indeed, even American pediatricians endorse the idea. This is due to the fact that teenagers have a circadian […]
Impact of Delayed Meal Times on the Body’s Biological Clocks
People once rose, ate and went to bed at the same time every day. However, in modern times it can be difficult to keep any semblance of a regular schedule. This is especially true of mealtimes. Many people are eating on their feet at erratic hours, putting off meals and generally not keeping set meal […]
Circadian Rhythm Determines Best Time of Day to Exercise
Exercise has become an obsession in many developed countries, with many people turning to purposeful activity to compensate for our otherwise sedentary lifestyles. There are a variety of programs gaining popularity, from CrossFit to yoga and marathon running. However, many people do not get the results that they desire from their exercise regimens. New research […]
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