Human beings are creatures ruled by rhythms. The chemical tides of our bodies are constantly ebbing and flowing in a complex pattern of overlapping cycles. These cycles are responsive to a number of environmental factors from the amount of sunlight we receive to what we have for lunch each day. In fact, we are so […]
Spring forward and fall back; that’s the twice annual time change we experience during the shift from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time and back again. While most people are aware that the hour change in time is disruptive to the sleep-wake cycle and sleep quality, many don’t realize the negative impact that the time […]
A high-sodium diet has long been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. A new study conducted by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has found that a high-salt diet disrupts circadian rhythm timing, impacting the sleep-wake cycle. Disruptions in the sleep-wake cycle can impact sleep quality. Insufficient and poor-quality sleep are associated with an increase […]
COVID-19 has ushered in a challenging era rife with the accompanying lifestyle changes and virus-related restrictions. For many people, according to the results of a recent study, COVID-19 restrictions have led to less time spent outside, more time spent in sedentary screen activities and, interestingly, reduced sleep quality. Recently, researchers were able to show that […]
While many elements of modern life have a negative impact on the circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake cycle, one of the most harmful is decreased exposure to sunlight. Now that the majority of humans are living urban lives in relatively modern settings, most of us don’t spend nearly as much time outside as did our more […]
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