A new study has found sleep deprivation enhances cravings for junk food, possibly explaining the link between obesity and insomnia. Many people are familiar with the term “munchies,” describing the increase in appetite when one uses marijuana or cannabis products. According to new research, a lack of sleep may set off similar behavior, leading to […]
The Missing Link Between Mood & Sleep: The PER3 Gene
Do you struggle to stay in a good mood when you haven’t slept well? The PER3 circadian rhythm gene has been recently identified as the link between sleep and mood. One of the most noticeable symptoms of a sleepless night is a change in mood. Toddlers are not the only ones who become overemotional when […]
Discovered: How Temperature Shifts the Circadian Clock
Do you get sleepy when you are cold? Researchers have discovered new insights about how temperature affects the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that determines when we sleep, when we wake and when our body performs important cell repair processes. This internal clock is set by external cues such as light […]
Non-Circadian Biological Rhythms Found to Govern Growth and Development
Our circadian rhythm governs many of our daily activities, from when we sleep and wake to when we are hungry. However, not all human biological activity occurs on a 24-hour cycle. There are other master clocks in the body that control processes that occur across a longer time frame. A recent study looked at the activity of […]
Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Patterns: Newly-Discovered Connections
Can sleep disturbances contribute to mental illness? A new study suggests that bipolar disorder and disrupted sleep patterns may be interrelated. Once called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by cycles of mania and depression. While this disease is now better understood, many people suffering from this disorder struggle to find a […]
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