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How 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, 2018

How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Our Circadian Rhythm?

Mar 8, 2018

Chronobiology

Spring Forward Time Change Linked to Increase in Stroke

The 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, 2018

Spring Forward Time Change Linked to Increase in Stroke

Mar 8, 2018

Chronobiology

Maintaining a Healthy Sleep-Wake Cycle During (and After) the Holidays

With 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, 2017

Maintaining a Healthy Sleep-Wake Cycle During (and After) the Holidays

Nov 17, 2017

Chronobiology

Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Latest Research on Beating the Winter Blues

Doctors and medical researchers have long known that seasons can affect moods. Researchers in chronobiology have recently identified the…

Oct 5, 2017

Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Latest Research on Beating the Winter Blues

Oct 5, 2017

Chronobiology

Seasonality and the Immune System

Have 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, 2017

Seasonality and the Immune System

Oct 4, 2017

Chronobiology

Why You Sleep Better in Colder Temperatures

Old 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, 2017

Why You Sleep Better in Colder Temperatures

Oct 1, 2017

Chronobiology

The 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, 2017

The Visually Impaired Are More Prone to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Sep 30, 2017

Chronobiology

New Findings Show the Liver has a Clear Rhythm

A lot has been studied and written about circadian rhythm. New research suggests that your liver plays an intricate role in maintaining…

Sep 29, 2017

New Findings Show the Liver has a Clear Rhythm

Sep 29, 2017

Chronobiology

Being Able to Handle Night Shifts May Be a Matter of Genetics

The 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, 2017

Being Able to Handle Night Shifts May Be a Matter of Genetics

Sep 27, 2017

Chronobiology

Circadian Clock Genes May Influence Cancer Growth

Scientists 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, 2017

Circadian Clock Genes May Influence Cancer Growth

Sep 26, 2017

Chronobiology

Chronobiology

Chronobiology refers to the day-night cycle that affects the human organism. This connection is important in the prevention and treatment of diseases.

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