Operating on the approximately 24-hour circadian rhythm that mirrors the earth’s day-night cycle, the circadian clock plays a vital role in regulating the timing of essential bodily processes. As such, the circadian clock is tightly connected to human health. Chronic circadian rhythm disruption, such as that typically experienced by shift workers, significantly increases the risk […]
Intermittent Fasting Improves Memory, May Slow Cognitive Decline
An intriguing new study published in Molecular Biology showed that intermittent fasting improves memory — especially long-term memory retention. Conducted on mice at King’s College London by researchers in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, the study also noted that intermittent fasting was associated with the development of new adult hippocampal neurons. Researchers theorize […]
Skipping Breakfast Could be Detrimental to Your Health
Many people in the Western world skip breakfast, and it is easy to see why. Mornings are often the most hectic part of the day, with just an hour or two to get from our beds to our schools or workplaces. Commutes are getting longer and offices are opening earlier than ever before. As a […]
Is There a Best Time of Day to Eat Spices?
The use of herbs and spices specifically for medicinal purposes dates back thousands of years. Many modern drugs have their origins in medicinal plants, so it is no surprise that modern science has proven that many spices offer significant health benefits. Chronobiology, with its focus on the impact of natural, biological rhythms on living organisms, […]
Sleep Changes During Pregnancy Linked to Depression, Anxiety
Anxiety and depression during the weeks before and after birth is not uncommon. Between 15 and 18 percent of women experience anxiety during this period. Seven to 13 percent of women struggle with depression during this time, with about 10 percent of women dealing with both anxiety and depression. A new study, one of the […]
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