Metabolism is one of the most important processes that occurs in the human body. Like all other life processes, it is deeply connected to internal clocks. Several recent studies on chronobiology and metabolism have found that the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm affects a variety of metabolic processes, indicating that maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle maybe […]
What Happens When You Don’t Sleep?
Getting seven to eight hours of quality sleep every night is essential to physical, cognitive and emotional health. Unfortunately, millions of people suffer from sleep disorders that keep them from meeting this goal. Even if you do fall asleep fairly quickly, you may sleep restlessly or wake up in the middle of the night. Learning […]
Reset Your Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep and Good Health
The highly complex, smoothly integrated mind and body systems humans enjoy evolved in tune to the approximately 24-hour period that encompasses day and night. We are fine-tuned down to the molecular level to operate in time with this daily, or circadian, rhythm, with even cellular functions being timed according to this cycle. Disrupting the circadian […]
Daytime Sleepiness Can Predict Risk for Alzheimer’s, Heart Disease and Cancer
Researchers have connected excessive daytime sleepiness to a variety of diseases and health conditions, some quite serious. Sleepiness during the daytime is considered excessive when it happens almost every day for at least three months. There are numerous causes for feeling sleepy during the day, including simply not getting enough sleep. However, when daytime sleepiness […]
Researchers Investigate Tracking Circadian Rhythms With Your Smart Watch
The importance of being in tune with your body’s natural circadian rhythms has been known for decades. But it is only recently that scientists have learned the role that smartwatches can play in this endeavor. Tracking circadian rhythms can help you to understand the most ideal times of the day to eat, sleep, take medications […]
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