Many people suffer from insomnia and other sleep disorders. This can lead to a greater risk for a variety of diseases, from heart disease to different kinds of cancer. Although sleep is important when we are young, it becomes even more important as we age. According to a new study, lack of sleep can also […]
Your Body Clock Determines the Worst Times of Day for Your Health
From one moment to the next, the environment around us and our bodies change slightly throughout the day; and our health risks change with them. What are the worst times of day for your health? Because every part of the day brings a unique set of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to good health, […]
Time of Day Affects Autoimmune Disease Symptoms, Says New Study
An increasing number of Americans and residents of industrialized nations worldwide are being diagnosed with autoimmune diseases every year. Although modern medicine has given us new treatments and even cures for a variety of different illnesses, there are very few treatments that can alleviate autoimmune disease. However, a new study on how the time of […]
Applied Chronobiology in Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Lead to More Effective Treatments
Although rheumatoid arthritis causes pain and stiffness for millions of people, modern medicine has few answers. Doctors have little idea of who will get this disease and also few options for treatment. There are currently several medications, such as methotrexate and NSAIDS, that can treat this autoimmune disease by suppressing the immune system. However, these […]
New Study Shows Long-Term Sleep Deprivation Could Lead to Osteoporosis
New research suggests that osteoporosis may soon be added to the long list of chronic diseases linked to sleep deprivation and other sleep disorders. Osteoporosis is one of the most common and debilitating diseases of old age. Around half of elderly women and one-quarter of elderly men will suffer a broken bone from this disease […]
