Increasing research has identified a primary circadian clock gene linked to drug addiction. According to scientists, the same gene that governs the body’s many circadian rhythms also plays a key part in regulating the brain’s reward system and could potentially influence the likelihood of addictive behavior. How Circadian Rhythms Impact Addiction Addiction has long been […]
Learning in Your Sleep: Reality or Just a Dream?
Whether due to insomnia or just the daily demands of the modern world, millions of Americans are struggling with a lack of sleep. This can affect both mood and health in a variety of ways — but it also affects memory and the ability to learn. Sleep is an essential part of building new memories. […]
Getting Enough Sleep Protects Against Cold and Flu
With colds and virulent flu strains sweeping the nation this winter, many people are looking for healthy and natural ways to avoid getting sick. Many supplements on the market offer protection, but these have mixed results in scientific research. There is only one thing that is proven to help you defend against these common cold-weather […]
Intermittent Fasting to Fight Inflammation
Intermittent fasting is a diet strategy that is very popular at the moment. According to current research, not only does fasting intermittently promote weight loss, but it also reduces inflammation and can lead to an improvement in cases of chronic inflammatory diseases. What Happens During Intermittent Fasting? The focus of intermittent fasting is not on […]
Sleep and Problem Solving: Does “Sleeping on It” Really Help?
In an era where poor choices are all around us, many people pride themselves on their good decision-making ability. Wise men throughout history have waited until the next day to finalize a big decision. In fact, our society has a saying for this behavior: to “sleep on it.” Although it is good to spend time […]
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