The obesity epidemic is one of the fastest growing threats to public health. More than 70 percent of American adults are currently overweight or obese, with other countries catching up quickly. This is putting our population at higher risk of a wide variety of preventable diseases. Despite a multi-billion dollar diet industry, we continue to get […]
Coupled Oscillators Found to Control Replacement of Gut Barrier Wall
350 years ago, the creator of the pendulum clock observed that two machines with occasionally synchronized times, called coupled oscillators, would be an ideal way to regulate time. Centuries later, scientists are discovering that coupled oscillators may be the key to how the internal clocks in our gastrointestinal tract are set. What Are Coupled Oscillators? […]
Gut Microbes and Their Circadian Rhythm: Melatonin May Play a Role
Research has shown that melatonin may be an important player in the health of gut microbes and their circadian rhythm. The old adage tells us, “You are what you eat.” While this is not entirely true, our GI tracts are indeed an important part of our physical and emotional health. Not only does what we […]
How Competitive Sports Uses Circadian Rhythm Entrainment When Going For the Gold
Attention to detail can make all the difference in world-class competitive sports. Circadian rhythms are an important detail to consider. Winning a gold medal is not just a matter of natural talent. Athletes train for decades with a variety of staff and plan every aspect of their performance and their health to make sure they […]
Another Link Found Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health
Are you struggling with stress? New research, which was performed on medical students before they took a number of school exams, suggests that a simple over the counter supplement can help make stress more tolerable and less destructive. If there is one constant in the modern world, it’s stress. The American Psychological Association has referred […]