Scientists may have discovered a new and powerful ally in the quest to understand how the daily rhythms of the human body affect aging and overall health. Lipoic acid, also known as alpha lipoic acid or ALA, is an antioxidant found in certain foods and produced naturally within the body. New research suggests lipoic acid […]
Survival of the Fittest: Mexican Tetra Fish Loses Circadian Rhythm to Adapt
Internal Clocks for Humans and Fish The lives of humans are regulated by their circadian rhythms, or 24-hour cycles. This rhythm affects all life forms, but have you stopped to consider a life without this clock? Recently, researchers in the Department of Biology at Lund University in Sweden have studied one species that has eliminated […]
Photon Project Leads Study of Effects of Natural Light Exposure
Alzheimer’s. Diabetes. Parkinson’s disease. Have you ever wondered whether one factor is the cause of all these maladies? Well, it just may be circadian rhythm disruption. Researchers have found that with today’s lifestyles of working long hours inside buildings and coming home to sit in front of the television, the lack of access to natural […]
The Science of Chronobiology Sheds Light on Treatments for Sleeping Disorders in Alzheimer’s
Individuals affected with Alzheimer’s disease exhibit a marked disruption of normal circadian patterns. These are most noticeable as disruptions of sleep. Many individuals in the early stages of dementia become unable to sleep at night. As a consequence, they may be drowsy during the day. Some become very agitated and restless in the early evening […]
Chronobiology, Circadian Rhythms and the Science of Sleep
Sleep should be a natural human activity, done without thought and without difficulty. However, many people have problems with their sleep patterns that affect their ability to function effectively during the day. Scientists are beginning to study these problems closely to determine ways to correct them and ensure that people benefit from each night’s rest. […]
