Looking for the best study strategy for effective recall? Studying before bedtime may be the answer. College and high school students tend to get less sleep than both working adults and children. While staying up late may be necessary for studying, a sleep deficit can actually harm test scores. A new study has found that […]
Chronopharmacology, Hypertension and the Risk of Diabetes
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes have been shown to be linked repeatedly in studies. While the lifestyle changes that treat these diseases are the same, such as improving diet and increasing exercise, there has yet to be a breakthrough in finding a drug that treats both. However, a new chronopharmacology study […]
La cirugía vespertina se asocia a mejores resultados
La mayoría de las personas modernas se someterán a una intervención quirúrgica, aunque sea menor, en algún momento de su vida. De hecho, muchas personas se someten a varias intervenciones quirúrgicas importantes y a otras menores a lo largo de su vida. Aunque la gran mayoría de estas intervenciones quirúrgicas terminan con una recuperación segura […]
Chronotherapy Offers New Hope for Epileptic Patients
When epilepsy strikes it’s a hard blow, not only for the affected individuals, but also for their loved ones. The quest to find a cure can consume a family, making it difficult to think about anything else as long as the symptoms persist. The intricate design of the human body is truly marvelous. Each particular […]
Seasonality and the Immune System: Are We More Likely to Get Sick in the Winter?
Does it ever seem like you get sick more often in the winter? Some postulate that this is simply because we spend more time crowded inside with other people when it’s cold out. This could be one reason that winter is often referred to as “cold and flu” season. However, it’s not necessarily that simple. […]
