Scientists may have discovered a new and powerful ally in the quest to understand how the daily rhythms of the human body affect aging and overall health. Lipoic acid, also known as alpha lipoic acid or ALA, is an antioxidant found in certain foods and produced naturally within the body. New research suggests lipoic acid […]
Teenagers Need More Sleep! So Why Are They Getting Less?
While teens think of themselves as adults, they actually have very special needs. Their bodies and hormones are changing rapidly as they go through final growth spurts and finish puberty. Most teens need nine to 10 hours of sleep a night, but most are not getting that. So if American teenagers need more sleep, why […]
Why a Scream in the Night is Scarier Than a Scream in the Dark
There’s just something creepy about nighttime. Whether or not you love lying under a blanket of stars and studying the twilight panorama, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s easier to get rattled at night than it is during the day. Although many people assume the reason for this heightened sense of danger is a […]
Blood Pressure, Heart Attacks and Chronotherapy
Treating high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease can be a challenge for modern physicians. Unfortunately, the stakes are high. 720,000 people in the United States have heart attacks every year, while 60 million have some form of cardiovascular disease. Controlling blood pressure is very important in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system while preventing heart attack […]
The Basics of Your Sleep Cycle
If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter or had a newborn, you know that sleep is important. Without sleep, people lose cognitive function, are at high risk of getting in life-threatening accidents and even are more prone to developing chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. However, it is not just the length of time […]
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