Chronobiology: A Breakthrough Science Chronobiology studies the internal clocks we each have and need to regulate important processes such as cell division, skin proliferation and melatonin production, to name a few. To begin appreciating chronobiology, think of your own basic rhythms. The time of day optimal to study a new subject, for instance, may be upon awakening […]
Bipolar Disorder and Sleep Patterns: Newly-Discovered Connections
Can sleep disturbances contribute to mental illness? A new study suggests that bipolar disorder and disrupted sleep patterns may be interrelated. Once called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by cycles of mania and depression. While this disease is now better understood, many people suffering from this disorder struggle to find a […]
Hormonal Contraception Use Shown to Increase Risk of Depression
Hormonal contraception use is so common that it is almost ubiquitous. However, it may be increasing the risk of depression in some women who use it. Although millions of women worldwide use hormone contraception, the Pill and other contraceptives can have a variety of side effects. While many of these side effects are generally minor, […]
The Missing Link Between Mood & Sleep: The PER3 Gene
Do you struggle to stay in a good mood when you haven’t slept well? The PER3 circadian rhythm gene has been recently identified as the link between sleep and mood. One of the most noticeable symptoms of a sleepless night is a change in mood. Toddlers are not the only ones who become overemotional when […]
How Chronobiology is Affecting Cancer Treatment
Scientists are just beginning to understand the human brain’s relationship with time. We have known for decades that the body runs on circadian rhythms, with cycles repeating themselves every 24-hours. Our body actually runs on several different clocks, with cell growth, hormone release and other daily activities wired to a cycle based on sleep, levels […]
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