El núcleo supraquiasmático, o SCN, se considera el “reloj maestro” del cuerpo humano. Comprender el SCN es clave para desvelar los secretos del reloj interno del cuerpo. El núcleo supraquiasmático es la fuente de nuestros ritmos biológicos innatos y coordina diversos procesos fisiológicos con los niveles ambientales de luz y oscuridad. A pesar de su […]
Many people in the Western world try to lose weight by restricting their number of calories. New studies suggest that time restricted feeding may be more effective. Obesity is a growing problem in the Western world and one of the leading causes of medical costs. While many people eventually find ways to lose weight, an […]
While the neurological effects of blue light can keep you up at night, they may actually help you recover from surgery. Between televisions, smartphones, tablets and laptops, blue light is almost ubiquitous in modern society. Ridding your world of screens, even for a few hours before bed, is a challenge for many people. This constant […]
PTSD is a challenge to modern medicine, leaving many to suffer with debilitating symptoms. New research suggests that stomach bacteria may play a key role. Short for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD is a disorder that occurs after people have experienced a severe psychological injury or trauma. Sufferers have a range of health issues from sleep disorders […]
Researchers have discovered the exact mechanism of how mice fall asleep and wake, offering the hope of new treatment for people with sleep disorders. Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders such as insomnia, jet lag and circadian disorders. However, medicine offers few answers for these debilitating problems. This is due to the fact that there […]
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