Circadian rhythms, or internal 24-hour biological clocks, are the subject of many current research trials. Scientists are only beginning to discover the effects of light and dark cycles on the human body, which comprise a new field of biology called chronobiology. The latest research shows that these internal clocks control not only our moods, energy […]
Simple Two-Cycle Device Turns Brain Neurons Off and On All Day Long
Controlled by two different biologic mechanisms found in the body, the sleep-wake cycle balances and interacts with one another. Originally posited in the early 1980s by a Swiss sleep scientist named Alexander Borbely, the model is typically known as the sleep-wake regulation two-process model. These two key processes consist of the following: 1. Sleep-Wake Homeostasis […]
Could Disturbing Your Biological Rhythms Cause Infertility?
With around 12 percent of women of reproductive age having trouble conceiving, infertility is a serious problem in the United States and throughout the world. Many cases of infertility are idiopathic, which means doctors cannot identify a reason for the difficulty in conceiving. However, a new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental […]
Sleep-Related Eating Disorder (SRED): A New Parasomnia
Sleep-Related Eating Disorder, or SRED, is a parasomnia that causes a person to prepare and eat meals while asleep. When trying to lose weight, some people just can’t seem to get a handle on it no matter how hard they try. The reason for certain unique cases was hard to understand until it was discovered that […]
The Link Between Melatonin and Neurological Diseases
Much of human existence is dependent on the brain, from our senses to our intelligence, memory and even our ability to move. Because of the importance of healthy brain function, neurological diseases are among the most feared in the world. There are currently few treatments for diseases that damage delicate brain tissues. However, new research […]
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