Chronobiology has increasingly become an important area of medical research, with hundreds of studies pointing to the body’s internal clocks as a factor in both health and disease. Thousands of biochemical processes from sleep and wakefulness to DNA repair are scheduled and dictated by these internal clocks. Because our circadian rhythms are so important to […]
The Chronodiet: A Diet Based on Your Biology
Timing matters. That’s the premise of the Chronodiet. You’ve probably heard of the circadian rhythm, a term used in the science of chronobiology to describe the roughly 24-hour cycle followed by a wide variety of metabolic and physiological processes. When you sleep and when you wake up, the levels of hormones in your blood, brain […]
Sleep Deprivation and Depression: Could Losing Sleep Improve Your Mood?
Most people assume that sleep is good for one’s mood. Most of us become more emotionally labile and are generally in a bad mood when we didn’t get the proper amount of sleep. This holds true for many people, but new research suggests a powerful and common exception. Sleep deprivation may actually become a future […]
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 […]
Disrupting Circadian Rhythm of Muscle Cells Could Lead to Diabetes
Maintaining a stable and steady circadian rhythm can be a challenge for many people. Millions of people participate in shift work or work hours that aren’t conducive to getting enough sleep at night. In addition, the demands of modern life can make it difficult to eat at regular hours. The result is that 60 million […]
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