ADHD and related disorders have increased to almost epidemic levels in the United States. Research suggests that circadian rhythm disruption may play a key role. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD for short, is a common problem in the Western world. Around 11 percent of American children have been diagnosed with the disorder, but it is […]
Memory Consolidation Linked to Specific Activity During Sleep
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you have a poor memory? New research on memory consolidation suggests these two very different symptoms may be related. Difficulties with memory are a common problem, affecting almost 13 percent of people over the age of 60 years and a sizable proportion of younger people as well. While this common and […]
New Research Uncovers How Light Color Affects the Sleep-Wake Cycle
New research is suggesting that light color may be as important as light intensity when it comes to regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Sunlight is not always pure white light, even though it appears this way. Throughout the day, light hits our atmosphere at different angles, producing slight color changes. While we only rarely notice the […]
The Great Diet Fallacy: Can Eating Small Meals Throughout the Day Help Weight Loss?
Many diet experts recommend eating small meals throughout the day as a method of weight loss. However, research suggests this is the wrong approach. With over half of American adults overweight or obese, diet and weight loss are huge industries in the United States and across the world. A wealth of often-conflicting information is offered […]
Shift Work Associated with Increased Stroke Severity
Research in circadian biology has long linked shift work to a variety of health problems. A new study shows it may also cause increased stroke severity, especially in men. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, killing one American every four minutes. It is also the leading cause of […]
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