In a study involving more than 3,000 men and women performed by scientists in Sweden and France, participants whose work hours weren’t the typical “9-to-5” were found to exhibit impairments in both long- and short-term memory, brain processing speed and cognitive function. Like chronic jet lag, shift work can throw the body’s circadian rhythm, or […]
American All-Day Eating Contributes to Expanding Waistlines
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, with more than one-third of adults suffering from this health disorder and its associated diseases. While researchers have tried for years to understand obesity, effective treatments remain elusive. However, a new chronobiology study suggests that obese people can lose weight by changing the times that they […]
Biological Rhythms and How They Affect a Woman’s Fertility
Melatonin has been proven to affect sleep-wake patterns, cell growth and a variety of cell pathways. New studies indicate it may control female fertility as well. Our bodies run on a variety of rhythms, including a 24-hour circadian rhythm and a seasonal rhythm. Women’s bodies also have a monthly cycle that governs female fertility. New […]
Melatonin Shown to be Effective in the Prevention of Migraines
Migraines and other headaches are a challenge to treat—even with the best modern medical care. New research suggests melatonin may be an effective prevention tool. If you have ever had a migraine, you likely did not forget the experience. While there are a few medications that can prevent this problem, these are ineffective for many […]
The Role of Melatonin in a Variety of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Melatonin may be a viable option to help treat many neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a recent study published in the Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. Produced naturally by the pineal gland, melatonin is a hormone that is secreted according to the body’s circadian rhythm, or 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. Various neuropsychiatric disorders (mental disorders that are linked to […]
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