The use of herbs and spices specifically for medicinal purposes dates back thousands of years. Many modern drugs have their origins in medicinal plants, so it is no surprise that modern science has proven that many spices offer significant health benefits. Chronobiology, with its focus on the impact of natural, biological rhythms on living organisms, […]
Sleep Changes During Pregnancy Linked to Depression, Anxiety
Anxiety and depression during the weeks before and after birth is not uncommon. Between 15 and 18 percent of women experience anxiety during this period. Seven to 13 percent of women struggle with depression during this time, with about 10 percent of women dealing with both anxiety and depression. A new study, one of the […]
Best Time of Day to Make a Decision Determined by Your Circadian Clock
Decisions are a part of life. We all make them — large and small, good and bad. Living our best lives and reaching our greatest potential could be said to be directly related to making better choices. And, according to numerous studies, the ability to make the best choices may hinge on understanding the importance […]
What is My Chronotype: Early Bird, Night Owl or Somewhere In Between?
In the simplest sense, the term “chronotype” refers to the timing of a person’s natural sleep-wake cycle and activity level. However, answering the question, “what is my chronotype” can be a bit more complicated than that. That preferred timing is influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, age and gender. And factors that change, […]
Circadian Clocks in Muscle Govern Energy Efficiency and Response to Exercise
The field of chronobiology – the study of biological rhythms – has greatly expanded the understanding of the roles of rhythm and timing in the health and functioning of body and mind. Our complex bodily systems developed over time, evolving under the pattern of the skies: the cycle of day and night. Throughout the majority of […]
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