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, […]
The ChronoCity Project: Using Chronobiology to Promote Health and Happiness
Just south of Germany’s Rhön Mountains, situated on the banks of the Franconian Saale River, lies a beautiful spa town with lush green pastures, beautiful architecture and countless medicinal springs. This town, Bad Kissingen, has hosted spa guests and been a favorite getaway of the European aristocracy since as early as the 16th century. Today, […]
Chronobiology and Metabolism: The Role of Clock Genes
Metabolism is one of the most important processes that occurs in the human body. Like all other life processes, it is deeply connected to internal clocks. Several recent studies on chronobiology and metabolism have found that the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm affects a variety of metabolic processes, indicating that maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle maybe […]
The Real Battle of the Sexes: Sleep Differences Between Women and Men
More and more research is revealing that men and women are different in a variety of ways, aside from the obvious anatomical differences. According to several studies, the realm of sleep is no exception. Men and women have slight differences in their circadian rhythms that can have a huge impact on their daily routine. In […]
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