For thousands of years, there have been theories, beliefs and myths connecting the moon to human health and well-being. In what may be yet another exciting affirmation of what some would deem old knowledge or old wisdom, it appears that lunar influence over human biological rhythms and cycles may not be the complete myth science […]
Time Outdoors, Good Sleep Boosts Well-Being During COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 has ushered in a challenging era rife with the accompanying lifestyle changes and virus-related restrictions. For many people, according to the results of a recent study, COVID-19 restrictions have led to less time spent outside, more time spent in sedentary screen activities and, interestingly, reduced sleep quality. Recently, researchers were able to show that […]
Sleep and Physical Activity: Exercise Counteracts Health Effects of Poor Sleep
Paying attention to the basics, such as sleep and physical activity, is essential to achieving and maintaining good health. Numerous studies demonstrate the importance of both sleep quality and physical activity to overall health and reduced disease risk. A new study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, looks at the interplay between those […]
International Research Review Outlines Night Owl Health Risks
Every person has a natural chronotype — an internal schedule that determines when they are most naturally likely to fall asleep and awaken. Although there are as many chronotypes as there are people, most of us fall into one of two broad categories: morning larks or night owls. According to new research on night owl […]
Coupled Oscillators Found to Control Replacement of Gut Barrier Wall
350 years ago, the creator of the pendulum clock observed that two machines with occasionally synchronized times, called coupled oscillators, would be an ideal way to regulate time. Centuries later, scientists are discovering that coupled oscillators may be the key to how the internal clocks in our gastrointestinal tract are set. What Are Coupled Oscillators? […]
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