The gastrointestinal microbiome and its effects on human health have been all over the media lately. While we have known for hundreds of years that there are bacteria in our gut, we are just beginning to grasp their diversity and complexity. Some recent studies have focused on the circadian rhythm of these tiny bacteria. Like all […]
Research Finds Sleeping Sickness Parasites Influenced by Internal Clock
Understanding the circadian rhythm of the organism behind sleeping sickness offers insight into human clocks as well as hope for treatment of this serious disease. Can a parasite change your circadian rhythm? A parasite from the genus Trypanosoma is known to do so, causing a disease known as sleeping sickness. While this disease is unknown in […]
What is Chronobiology? Utilize the Science of Time to Improve Your Health
Understanding chronobiology can help you to live a healthier life. But if you are like most people, you may be wondering what is chronobiology? Read on to learn more about this fascinating emerging science, and how you can use it to improve your health. What is Chronobiology? Simply defined, chronobiology is the science that examines […]
The Negative Health Effects of Delayed Sleep Schedule
Some people bounce out of bed at dawn, ready to take on the day. Others have to hit the snooze button repeatedly before dragging themselves to the coffee pot. Many people are night owls, which is a natural variant of the human circadian rhythm that can be as healthy as any other chronotype. Having an […]
Watching TV at Night Can Be Detrimental to Your Health
Many Americans settle down for a favorite television show every night before bed. In many ways, this seems like the perfect way to entertain yourself while relaxing in the hours between work and sleep. However, watching TV (or looking at any other screen) at night appears to affect the circadian rhythm in ways that could […]
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