Metabolism is one of the most important processes that occurs in the human body. Like all other life processes, it is deeply connected to internal clocks. Several recent studies on chronobiology and metabolism have found that the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm affects a variety of metabolic processes, indicating that maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle may […]
Your Choice of Morning Alarm Can Make or Break Your Day
There was a time when most people arose naturally with the dawn. Now, however, it’s common to use some sort of noisy device as a morning alarm to help us wake up on time. There are a variety of different alarms available, from simple chimes on our phones to old-fashioned clock radios to new alarms […]
Specific Brain Cells Responsible for Genetic Risk for Insomnia
Insomnia, a blanket term for disorders in which people lack either sleep quantity or quality, is the most common sleep disorder on the planet. Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide, leaving people drained and exhausted while also at high risk of a variety of health disorders. As of now, there are few treatments for insomnia, […]
Eating Jet Lag: Later Meal Times on the Weekend Increase Obesity Risk
Although irregular eating patterns are common, especially on the weekend, new research has found that diverting from a regular weekly eating schedule (termed “eating jet lag”) can be physiologically disruptive and even contribute to a greater BMI and obesity risk. This is just one more way in which meal timing has been found to affect […]
Circadian Rhythms and Fertility: How Poor Sleep Contributes to Infertility in Women
While male fertility is relatively straightforward, female fertility is governed by complex systems. The hormonal levels of a fertile woman change by the day and even by the hour. Although we know a great deal about how monthly cycles affect female fertility, new research suggests that daily cycles, also known as the circadian rhythm, may […]
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