Are you a night owl? Scientists have discovered that people who function best in evenings and at night actually may have a genetic mutation causing their aversion to mornings. We have all heard the phrase that the early bird catches the worm. While this may or may not be true, research has found that there […]
The Consequence of Cellular Jet Lag: Diabetes
Are your cells out of sync with the world around you? Known as cellular jet lag, this condition may put you at high risk of diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Many people in the modern world live in circadian misalignment, also known as cellular jet lag. The internal clocks of their cells simply do not […]
Eating Fewer Meals May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity
When intermittent fasting became all the rage among Hollywood stars, skeptics were skeptical of the idea of skipping meals. But research from the University of Georgia suggests that the celebrities might not have been so wrong after all. The study found that a specific type of restricted eating can lower the risk of type 2 […]
Scientists Reveal How the Human Body Changes After Seven Days of Fasting
Going several days without food does far more than simply force the body to burn fat. A study published in Nature Metabolism has shown that prolonged fasting triggers far-reaching biological changes throughout the body, including changes related to the brain, metabolism, and the immune system. The scientists found that many of the most significant effects […]
New Study Links Sleep Deprivation and Junk Food Cravings
A new study has found sleep deprivation enhances cravings for junk food, possibly explaining the link between obesity and insomnia. Many people are familiar with the term “munchies,” describing the increase in appetite when one uses marijuana or cannabis products. According to new research, a lack of sleep may set off similar behavior, leading to […]
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