Timing matters. That’s the premise of the Chronodiet. You’ve probably heard of the circadian rhythm, a term used in the science of chronobiology to describe the roughly 24-hour cycle followed by a wide variety of metabolic and physiological processes. When you sleep and when you wake up, the levels of hormones in your blood, brain […]
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday: Here’s How to Adjust
While the autumn return to Standard time is in some ways an easier transition than the springtime shift to Daylight Saving Time, it can still have a powerful impact. That can be especially true for those dealing with seasonal mood disorders and certain types of sleep issues. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, so now […]
Scientists Discover Why Eating Late Increases Obesity Risk
Obesity continues to be a major health problem throughout the world. Globally, over one billion people are obese. Obesity carries huge health risks and is associated with an increased chance of developing over 60 diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type two diabetes and cancer. In a recent study, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers were able to […]
How Winter Affects Your Sleep
Sleep is absolutely essential to good health. Modern science has demonstrated numerous ways that sleep quality is directly linked to both physical and mental health. When something disrupts your sleep, impacting sleep quality or quantity, it can also potentially impact your physical health, cognitive function and mental well-being. Surprisingly, winter can fall into that sleep […]
Why You’re More Likely to Overeat in the Evening
The circadian rhythm is often associated with the biological sleep/wake cycle but what it comes down to is lighting. While sleeping habits are a large proponent to circadian rhythm studies, sets of research on the circadian rhythm and eating times show profound effects on the body’s metabolism. When it comes to the circadian rhythm, light […]
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