ChronobiologyHow Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Our Circadian Rhythm?Sleep disturbances are surprisingly common in the Western world. Many people struggle to get to sleep at a reasonable hour and then spend…Mar 8, 2018Mar 8, 2018
ChronobiologySpring Forward Time Change Linked to Increase in StrokeThe spring forward time change doesn’t just mean one less hour of sleep. Researchers have found that it may contribute to an increase in…Mar 8, 2018Mar 8, 2018
ChronobiologyMaintaining a Healthy Sleep-Wake Cycle During (and After) the HolidaysWith the holidays approaching and the start of the New Year within arm’s reach, keeping your normal routines can be tough. To prevent…Nov 17, 2017Nov 17, 2017
ChronobiologySeasonal Affective Disorder: The Latest Research on Beating the Winter BluesDoctors and medical researchers have long known that seasons can affect moods. Researchers in chronobiology have recently identified the…Oct 5, 2017Oct 5, 2017
ChronobiologySeasonality and the Immune SystemHave you ever noticed a difference in your health in the winter? While we all associate winter with the flu, doctors and scientists have…Oct 4, 2017Oct 4, 2017
ChronobiologyWhy You Sleep Better in Colder TemperaturesOld wives’ tales claim that people sleep better in colder temperatures, with an open window letting in the cool night air. In this case, it…Oct 1, 2017Oct 1, 2017
ChronobiologyThe Visually Impaired Are More Prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Research now shows that individuals who are visually impaired are almost three times more prone to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD…Sep 30, 2017Sep 30, 2017
ChronobiologyNew Findings Show the Liver has a Clear RhythmA lot has been studied and written about circadian rhythm. New research suggests that your liver plays an intricate role in maintaining…Sep 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017
ChronobiologyBeing Able to Handle Night Shifts May Be a Matter of GeneticsThe health effects of shift work have been well studied. New research suggests that the ability to handle night shift work may be genetic.Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
ChronobiologyCircadian Clock Genes May Influence Cancer GrowthScientists have long tried to figure out exactly how cancer occurs in hopes of finding a cure. Circadian clock genes may be an important…Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017