The late-night pre-exam study sessions that have long been a part of the academic experience of high school and college students might get students through an exam, but they may not be helpful for actually learning material. According to a recent study conducted by a team of researchers from Brown University and Japan’s RIKEN Center […]
Dim Light at Night Is Dangerous to Your Metabolism
Are you exposed to even small amounts of light throughout the night? If so, this constant low level of light may be having negative effects on your metabolism. With obesity and the diseases that it causes on the rise in the Western world, many doctors and researchers struggle to find the root causes of this […]
Circadian Rhythm and Alzheimer’s Linked by a Little-Known Brain Nutrient
Most of us look forward to our golden years and the freedom of retirement. However, for some people, these decades are marked by confusion and rapid cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases affecting the elderly, with very few effective treatments and no real cures. Previous studies have found a […]
Trastorno afectivo estacional inverso: La tristeza del verano
La mayoría de la gente ha oído hablar del trastorno afectivo estacional o depresión invernal. Sin embargo, algunas personas experimentan síntomas similares en los meses cálidos. Los investigadores están estudiando con más detalle el trastorno afectivo estacional inverso, o depresión estival. Nuevos estudios en cronobiología sugieren que este problema de salud tan común tiene una […]
Trastorno afectivo estacional: Las últimas investigaciones para combatir la tristeza invernal
Los médicos e investigadores saben desde hace tiempo que las estaciones pueden afectar al estado de ánimo. Los investigadores en cronobiología han identificado recientemente la causa real. Eltrastorno afectivo estacional, o TAE, afecta a un gran número de personas. Las investigaciones sobre biología circadiana sugieren que entre el 4 y el 6 por ciento de […]
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