The late-night pre-exam study sessions that have long been a part of the academic experience of high school and college students might get students through an exam, but they may not be helpful for actually learning material. According to a recent study conducted by a team of researchers from Brown University and Japan’s RIKEN Center […]
Can cutting calories and eating at the right time of the day lead to a longer life? Some health experts think so. While it has been well known that how much you eat can impact your overall longevity, new research is indicating that when you take in your calories can also affect your lifespan. This revelation […]
In the simplest sense, the term “chronotype” refers to the timing of a person’s natural sleep-wake cycle and activity level. However, answering the question, “what is my chronotype” can be a bit more complicated than that. That preferred timing is influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, age and gender. And factors that change, […]
When it comes to good health and feeling your best — both physically and mentally — good sleep is an essential element. What you may not know is that good sleep involves both quantity and quality. With shallow sleep syndrome, the right quantity – seven or more hours of sleep – may be there, but […]
Is there a link between the circadian rhythm and diabetes risk? New research on how an increase in exposure to artificial light over the past years may be contributing to higher rates of insulin resistance is helping to establish a connection between circadian rhythm function and Type 2 diabetes. Here is what you need to […]
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