A new study examined data from more than 1,000 workers over a 10-year period. Sedentary workers show a 37% increase in insomnia-like symptoms. Employees who do not work traditional schedules are 66% more likely to have to “catch up on sleep”. People who sit a lot as part of their jobs – an estimated 80% […]
Study Links Communication Between Liver and Brain to Daily Eating Habits
People who work the night shift or work irregular hours and eat at irregular hours are more prone to weight gain and diabetes, likely due to eating habits that don’t align with natural daylight and usual meal times. But is it possible to avoid the negative effects of eating at these “unusual” times, even though […]
How Jet Lag Can Negatively Affect Your Metabolism
Have you ever felt sluggish and uncomfortable after a long-haul flight or a night shift? A new study by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shown that disruptions to our internal clock, such as those that occur with jet lag, affect our metabolism – albeit to a lesser extent than fatigue […]
Cellular Aging in One Organ Can Lead to Multiple Organ Failure
The aging and malfunctioning of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study has found. Scientists have shown for the first time that cell damage in a damaged liver can trigger a process associated with aging and dysfunction, and then spread to otherwise healthy organs […]
Can Circadian Disorders Accelerate the Progression of Colorectal Cancer?
A study by the University of California, Irvine, has shown how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s own 24-hour biological pacemaker, can accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by impairing the intestinal microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery offers new opportunities for prevention and treatment strategies. The study, published in the journal Science […]
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