There has been a great deal of discussion in the medical world about the importance of chronopharmacology, or the practice of timing treatments and medications so they can be more effective and have fewer side effects. However, this is not a simple task because not all humans run on the same timing. Some people are […]
Restricting Eating Times Boosts Quality of Life in Neurodegenerative Disease
Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of Americans, especially those who are elderly or approaching old age. These diseases can cause rapid decline and loss of both one’s well-being and one’s ability to care for oneself. Although there are several treatments that can improve or extend the lives of people living with neurodegenerative disease, there currently are no […]
Losing Sleep is Worse on Women’s Memory Than Men’s
All living creatures, from plants to fireflies to humans, have an innate circadian rhythm. However, there are key differences between organisms. In addition to differences between different species, there also appear to be dramatic differences between the sexes, particularly when it comes to sleep and memory. According to new research, women suffer more consequences in […]
Social Jet Lag Harms Memory, Mood and More
Many people are familiar with the all-too-familiar symptoms associated with jet lag; whether having personally experienced it or not. Although jet lag is most often associated with traveling across time zones, many in the developed world are actually suffering from a very common form of this disorder called “social jet lag,” in which our internal […]
Why Fasting Boosts Gut Health
Intermittent fasting has become the new health trend, with several different plans that feature short-term calorie restriction offering a variety of benefits. While some people write off fasting as just another dieting fad, a growing body of research is showing interesting health effects. According to a new study, fasting boosts gut health and may even […]
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