A recent study conducted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) researchers and published in Genome Research provides an intriguing view into the fundamental mechanics of immune system function. This study supports the idea that optimal immune function may be tightly connected to a healthy circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake cycle. According to the RPI researchers, circadian […]
Why Do We Sleep? An Age-Old Question Revisited
The average human being spends roughly one-third of their lives sleeping. Yet we do not yet fully understand the function and importance of sleep. While researchers have long been aware of the restorative processes that the body undergoes during deep sleep, what is still not clear is — why do we sleep? One thing that […]
Why OCD Symptoms Increase as Latitude Increases
Our bodies have evolved to share quite a complex relationship with the cycles of the sun and moon, and as our lifestyles continue to move us ever more indoors, researchers are really having to unpack just how many ways sun exposure affects us. We’ve known for some time that sunlight, especially a lack of it, […]
Wound Healing: Why Time of Day Is Crucial
Almost every process in our body, including sleep, the release of hormones and metabolism, is regulated by our internal clocks. Each cell in our bodies has its own biological clock, which is synchronized by hormones, temperature and other physical signals. The entire symphony of clocks is coordinated by a single conductor, which is a master […]
American All-Day Eating Contributes to Expanding Waistlines
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, with more than one-third of adults suffering from this health disorder and its associated diseases. While researchers have tried for years to understand obesity, effective treatments remain elusive. However, a new chronobiology study suggests that obese people can lose weight by changing the times that they […]
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