Today National Public Radio (NPR) released an article on chronobiology and how our body’s internal clocks affect our health, particularly our weight and diet. The article titled “Circadian Surprise: How Our Body Clocks Help Shape Our Waistlines” examines the relationship between the desynchronization of the circadian rhythm and metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. They spoke to some […]
Sleep, the Circadian Rhythm and COVID-19
Current science notes important connections between sleep quality, the circadian rhythm and COVID-19 and other health threats. These links relate to the impact of sleep quality on circadian rhythm health and optimal immune system functioning, as well as to the influence of circadian rhythms on how the immune system physically functions. In terms of COVID-19, […]
Why Do We Sleep? An Age-Old Question Revisited
The average human being spends roughly one-third of their lives sleeping. Yet we do not yet fully understand the function and importance of sleep. While researchers have long been aware of the restorative processes that the body undergoes during deep sleep, what is still not clear is — why do we sleep? One thing that […]
The Biological Clock Plays a Crucial Role in the Eating Habits of Teenagers Later in the Day
The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has shown links between sleep, eating habits and weight gain, scientists are still unsure about the role of the circadian system – the biological clock – in shaping eating habits. However, a new study from researchers at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical […]
Getting Enough Sleep Increases Libido, Sexual Desire in Women
Sleep is an important factor in libido, contributing to a healthy sex drive in a number of ways. The importance of sleep to sex drive and reproductive function goes well beyond simply not being too tired to engage in sexual activity. Getting enough good quality sleep increases libido because it impacts the mechanisms of sexual […]
