The holidays are supposed to be a time of merriness and good cheer. But for many people, the holidays usher in feelings of stress, anxiety and even depression. Because the holiday season overlaps the darker, gloomier fall and winter months, if you’re feeling down, it can be tough to tell whether you simply have a […]
How is Our Sleep-Wake Cycle Maintained? New Discovery Gives Clues
How is the sleep-wake cycle maintained in plants? New research about plant proteins may help us to better understand the human circadian rhythm and human disease. All life forms have biological rhythms. This complex set of internal clocks is regulated mainly by light, or the lack thereof. Human bodies and other diurnal living organisms innately […]
How Competitive Sports Uses Circadian Rhythm Entrainment When Going For the Gold
Attention to detail can make all the difference in world-class competitive sports. Circadian rhythms are an important detail to consider. Winning a gold medal is not just a matter of natural talent. Athletes train for decades with a variety of staff and plan every aspect of their performance and their health to make sure they […]
The Visually Impaired Are More Prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Research now shows that individuals who are visually impaired are almost three times more prone to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, than those with normal vision. Seasonal affective disorder is a depression brought on by seasonal change. The symptoms usually start in the fall and last throughout the winter. Symptoms include depression, moodiness, lethargy and […]
Eating Habits: The Role Played by Certain Seasons
You might think that summer is healthier. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, research findings from the University of Copenhagen suggest that winter eating habits are better for our metabolic health than summer eating habits, at least if you are a mouse. Researchers studied the […]
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