The field of chronobiology – the study of biological rhythms – has greatly expanded the understanding of the roles of rhythm and timing in the health and functioning of body and mind. Our complex bodily systems developed over time, evolving under the pattern of the skies: the cycle of day and night. Throughout the majority of […]
Circadian Rhythms and Mitochondria: The Chronobiology of Energy Production
Mitochondria serve a number of vital roles in the health and function of our bodies. Perhaps one of the most important is the role of these organelles, found in almost all of our cells, in energy production. Our mitochondria help transform the food we eat into the energy that fuels the activities of our cells […]
New Research Pinpoints the Best Time to Exercise for Men and Women
A new study conducted by a team of researchers from Skidmore College, Arizona State University and California State University provided further insight into how the time of day can impact the outcome of exercise. Published in Frontiers in Physiology, a peer reviewed journal, this new study confirms prior research indicating that exercise timing can influence […]
Shallow Sleep Syndrome: When You’re Still Tired After a Full Night’s Sleep
When it comes to good health and feeling your best — both physically and mentally — good sleep is an essential element. What you may not know is that good sleep involves both quantity and quality. With shallow sleep syndrome, the right quantity – seven or more hours of sleep – may be there, but […]
New Research Suggests Napping Conserves Energy
Do sharks nap? Perhaps more importantly, why does it matter? As explained by researcher and biologist Michael Kelly, the study of whether or not sharks nap goes beyond that immediate question. Because sharks are further back on the evolutionary path of vertebrates, studies into what could be considered a lower order animal’s sleep may offer […]
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