Your natural circadian rhythm is responsible for a host of healthy body functions. When this system is disrupted, you are at risk of more than simply being tired. As more facts about the body’s sleep and wake cycles are revealed, scientists have established a relationship between circadian desynchrony and fertility. Why is the circadian rhythm […]
How Chronobiology is Affecting Cancer Treatment
Scientists are just beginning to understand the human brain’s relationship with time. We have known for decades that the body runs on circadian rhythms, with cycles repeating themselves every 24-hours. Our body actually runs on several different clocks, with cell growth, hormone release and other daily activities wired to a cycle based on sleep, levels […]
Circadian Clocks in the Ovary Govern Fertility and Reproduction
Our circadian rhythm helps to set our daily cycles, determining when we wake and sleep. However, recent studies suggest that our circadian rhythm and other internal clocks are more important to whole-body health than previously known. The circadian rhythm has an effect on digestion, our immune systems and even cardiovascular health. According to new research […]
Researchers Pinpoint the Best Time to Nap
Napping can either leave you refreshed and ready to face the day or depleted and exhausted. According to several sleep experts, the difference often lies in what time of day you choose for your siesta. In short, the best time to nap appears to be early or middle afternoon, a nap time that can result […]
Newly Discovered Circadian Rhythm of Smell May Influence Diet, Food Choices
Often considered one of the less-important senses, our sense of smell is actually crucial to our daily lives. Smell plays a variety of roles in our lives, helping us to choose nutrient-rich foods, avoid danger and even to select appropriate mates. Despite its obvious utility, there is still much that we do not know about […]
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