Our circadian rhythm governs many of our daily activities, from when we sleep and wake to when we are hungry. However, not all human biological activity occurs on a 24-hour cycle. There are other master clocks in the body that control processes that occur across a longer time frame. A recent study looked at the activity of […]
Supplementation Reverses Declining Polyamine Levels Tied to the Circadian Clock
Researchers have long known that the circadian rhythm changes as we age. New evidence suggests declining polyamine levels may be tied to this change. Our circadian clocks change throughout our life span. While young people tend to sleep well and feel well-rested, elderly people are more likely to have trouble falling and staying asleep. This […]
Newly-Discovered Genes Cause Circadian Rhythms to Change as We Age
Doctors have long noted that circadian rhythms change as we age. New research suggests this is due to the action of previously unknown genes. Most people with elderly relatives have noticed that they live by a different rhythm. Older people tend to be early to bed, early to rise and to nap more throughout the day. […]
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