In the simplest sense, the term “chronotype” refers to the timing of a person’s natural sleep-wake cycle and activity level. However, answering the question, “what is my chronotype” can be a bit more complicated than that. That preferred timing is influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, age and gender. And factors that change, […]
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 […]
Circadian Rhythm and Diabetes Risk: What’s the Connection?
Is there a link between the circadian rhythm and diabetes risk? New research on how an increase in exposure to artificial light over the past years may be contributing to higher rates of insulin resistance is helping to establish a connection between circadian rhythm function and Type 2 diabetes. Here is what you need to […]
What is Chronobiology? Utilize the Science of Time to Improve Your Health
Understanding chronobiology can help you to live a healthier life. But if you are like most people, you may be wondering what is chronobiology? Read on to learn more about this fascinating emerging science, and how you can use it to improve your health. What is Chronobiology? Simply defined, chronobiology is the science that examines […]
Insomnia Boosts Diabetes Risk, Raises Blood Sugar Levels
According to a new study funded by Diabetes UK, it seems that insomnia boosts diabetes risk. Building on previous studies linking insomnia, insufficient amounts of sleep and late bedtimes to increased type 2 diabetes risk, this new study was published in the April 2022 issue of Diabetes Care. With this new study, led by researchers […]
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