Tis the season to watch waistlines expand thanks to the eggnog, roast goose and the many nights laying curled up watching Christmas favorites. Soon, New Year’s Day will arrive along with the need to lose some of our holiday pounds before warm weather arrives. For many people, this means counting calories and increasing one’s amount […]
Researchers Find Link Between Poor Sleep and Negative Thinking
The health effects of poor sleep have been well-established: People who do not sleep well have higher rates of cardiovascular disease, increased risk of diabetes and even weaker immune systems. Sleep also appears to have a huge impact on mood. In fact, a recent study has found that there is a significant link between poor […]
Proteins and Carbs; Timing is Key
Not all diets are equal. Some diets aim to shed inches off the waist while others are designed to cleanse the body or assist with proper biological health. The Chronodiet is another approach to healthy nutrition that is founded on the fundamentals of chronobiology. What is the Chronodiet? Like all other areas of chronobiology research, […]
Women’s Health: Even Minor Sleep Problems Raise Blood Pressure
You’ve likely been made aware by now that insufficient sleep has been linked to a myriad of both mental and physical health issues. Now, a new study has found that even minor sleep disturbances, such as difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, raise blood pressure and significantly increase the risk of heart disease […]
The Connection Between Stem Cell Circadian Rhythm and Aging
Every living organism that is exposed to sunlight possesses an internal clock set to an approximately 24-hour schedule. Day and night cycles influence every cell within our bodies. Governed by a region of the brain’s hypothalamus referred to as the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), circadian rhythms modulate cellular function and control bodily processes such as sleep-wake […]
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