In the largest observational study to date exploring chronotype and depression, researchers say morning larks are less likely to become depressed. According to the study, women in mid- to late-life who find themselves naturally going to bed early and waking early are at a lower risk of developing mood disorders. Sleep has a positive effect […]
How Your 12-Hour Internal Clock Affects Overall Health
While there’s a great deal of talk about circadian, or 24-hour, rhythms, new evidence suggests that 12-hour rhythms may actually have a greater impact on our health. Diurnal animals, including humans, naturally sleep at night while remaining awake during the day. While this overall 24-hour rhythm of rest and activity is important, scientists are discovering […]
Insecticide Exposure: Creating a Higher Risk for Diabetes
There are many reasons to limit your exposure to insecticides. According to a new study, interference with melatonin pathways and higher risk for diabetes may be among them. How much do you know about the ingredients in your preferred insecticides? Carbaryl and carbofuran are common ingredients in many of them—and the focuses of a recent […]
The Basics of Light Therapy
Whether you have the winter blues, a more serious illness, or even just want to feel more energetic and rested, light therapy may be the answer. Light therapy is one of the most studied natural treatments of modern times. Scientists and medical researchers have made many new discoveries about how the simple power of light […]
Studies Show Regular Exercise Improves Sleep Outcomes in a Variety of Ways
Are you looking for a healthy, all natural way to get the Zzzs you need? Several studies show that exercise improves sleep in many ways. Achieving balance is a difficult task for many modern people. Strapped for time, we are sometimes left choosing between healthy behaviors such as exercise and getting enough sleep. However, avoiding […]
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