Sleep deprivation and maintaining a healthy weight are among the most common health problems people face in their day-to-day lives. Well over one third of Americans routinely don’t get enough sleep. Just over 42 percent of American adults are obese. A little more than 30 percent of American adults are overweight, meaning that almost three […]
A new study, funded by the U.S. Navy and conducted by University of Colorado Boulder researchers, finds that prebiotics help regulate circadian rhythm and help to restore that rhythm after it has been disrupted. The role of a healthy circadian rhythm in helping to maintain health and decrease disease risk is well established, so researchers […]
Asthma is an increasingly common respiratory ailment. Globally, there approximately 300 million people suffer from asthma. As far back as the late 1600s, scientists have recognized a pattern to asthma, noting that the respiratory problems associated with this chronic ailment are often worse at night. However, what science hasn’t been able to determine, until perhaps […]
Adult napping, when practiced strategically, can offer a variety of benefits. These benefits can include improved cognitive performance and the promotion of better heart health via the lowering of blood pressure and the reduction of stress. However, napping strategy – the types of naps and the timing of naps – seems to be the key […]
Modern science is approaching a deeper understanding of diet and health. There is a growing body of evidence supporting the concept that the connections between diet and health are about more than just what you eat. Medical scientists and researchers, especially those specializing in chrononutrition, are learning that when you eat is also important. One […]
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