Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of Americans, especially those who are elderly or approaching old age. These diseases can cause rapid decline and loss of both one’s well-being and one’s ability to care for oneself. Although there are several treatments that can improve or extend the lives of people living with neurodegenerative disease, there currently are no […]
How Sleep Differs Around the World
Sleep is a universal practice, transcending time and culture. However, while we all engage in the practice, habits and timing vary throughout the world. Although there is much diversity between cultures, we all share a few basic practices such as eating, sleeping and reproducing. However, there are key differences in how these essential biological activities […]
When is the Best Time of Day for Cancer Treatment?
How effective medication is depends on various factors, including the time of day at which it is administered. And why? Because our body does not always function in exactly the same way. Instead, it follows the cycle of its internal clock, the so-called circadian rhythm. However, as this rhythm is different for every person and […]
Blood Pressure, Heart Attacks and Chronotherapy
Treating high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease can be a challenge for modern physicians. Unfortunately, the stakes are high. 720,000 people in the United States have heart attacks every year, while 60 million have some form of cardiovascular disease. Controlling blood pressure is very important in maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system while preventing heart attack […]
Sleep, the Circadian Rhythm and COVID-19
Current science notes important connections between sleep quality, the circadian rhythm and COVID-19 and other health threats. These links relate to the impact of sleep quality on circadian rhythm health and optimal immune system functioning, as well as to the influence of circadian rhythms on how the immune system physically functions. In terms of COVID-19, […]
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