Pleasure is one of the major motivators of human behavior. Most people spend their lives in almost constant pursuit of pleasure, whether it be through food, indulging in new belongings or even through relationships with others. This pleasure-seeking behavior is hard-wired into our brains right down to our brain cells. Sleep and our circadian rhythm […]
Eating Late at Night Causes Skin to Age More Quickly
Eating late at night is very common in the Western world. Many people keep items such as cookies, popcorn or ice cream in their homes in order to satisfy late-night cravings. It is well known that these midnight snacks can be very bad for your waistline, contributing to weight gain and metabolic syndrome due to […]
Mother’s Insomnia Could Influence Child’s Sleep Patterns
Sleep disorders are common in children and becoming more prevalent almost by the year. Many families struggle to help their children get the quantity and quality of sleep that they need for optimal development. What is causing the rise in child insomnia? According to new research, the sleep habits of the mother may be an […]
Late Night Eating Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease
The late night snack has become a Western tradition. Many people reach for a bite to eat before heading to bed at night—often something sweet. In addition, modern life often requires that workers eat dinner late at night after a long day at jobs, school and on the freeways. The result is that eating late […]
Estrogen Protects Women’s Hearts from Effects of Circadian Rhythm Disruptions
Doctors have long puzzled over the gendered nature of cardiovascular disease. Although women can and do suffer from heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases, they do so at a lower rate and often at a later age than men. Many scientists have hypothesized that estrogen plays a protective role in delicate heart tissues. New research […]
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