With cold and flu season almost upon us, many people are looking for remedies to add to their arsenal against illness. From natural preventatives such as vitamin C to medical treatments like flu shots, Americans spend millions every year simply trying not to get sick. And it’s no wonder; illness can be very expensive, between […]
Chronotypes and Intelligence: The Owl vs. The Lark
The early bird may catch the worm, but a new study on chronotypes suggests that night owls are most intelligent. Almost all animals have some sort of circadian rhythm, or 24-hour biological clock. Nerve centers in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the brain perceive light, which cues the body to release hormones and undergo a variety […]
New Study Links Sleep Deprivation with Insulin Sensitivity
According to a recent study, sleep deprivation may affect your insulin sensitivity. Additionally, your blood sugar levels may also wreak havoc on your overall biological rhythms. Everyone on Earth has an internal clock that tells us when we should sleep and when we should wake. Known as the “circadian rhythm,” it is a biological and self-sustained […]
The Visually Impaired Are More Prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Research now shows that individuals who are visually impaired are almost three times more prone to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, than those with normal vision. Seasonal affective disorder is a depression brought on by seasonal change. The symptoms usually start in the fall and last throughout the winter. Symptoms include depression, moodiness, lethargy and […]
Sleep and the Immune System: Strengthening Immunological Memories
Over-tired and under-rested? New research on sleep and the immune system suggests that you may be at greater risk of illness. Researchers in chronobiology have long realized that sleep can affect the memory of information, facts and past events. However, a new study suggests that sleep may also affect a very different kind of memory: […]
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