Most people associate the circadian rhythm with its role in helping to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. However, this approximately 24-hour cycle also helps to regulate the timing of numerous bodily processes, including those involved with metabolism and hormone production. Understanding the relationship between the circadian rhythm and weight loss can help you to optimize your […]
Exposure to Even Moderate Light at Night Hurts Your Heart and Metabolism
Exposure to too much light at night could be putting your overall health at risk. A breakthrough study demonstrated that exposure to light when trying to sleep can wreak havoc on the body’s cardiovascular and glucose regulation. These disturbances can lead to a host of health complications in the short term and down the road. […]
Does Winter Exercise Burn More Calories and Fat?
While the cooler weather of winter may make it tempting to forego outdoor exercise, studies show that you could be giving up some significant benefits. Researchers have found that outdoor winter exercise can burn more fat and calories than exercising outside during other times of the year. Furthermore, exercising outdoors during the winter can help […]
How Morning and Evening Exercise Affect Your Body Differently
An international group of researchers recently completed an ambitious and comprehensive study on how the timing of exercise can impact the effect of that exercise. The results of that study, described by the researchers as an “atlas of exercise metabolism,” recently appeared in Cell Metabolism, a peer-reviewed journal. As explained by co-researcher and professor Juleen […]
4 Diseases Caused by Lack of Sleep
In recent decades, research has revealed that there are a number of diseases caused by lack of sleep, something that should be of serious concern in our modern, 24-hour world. Fortunately, scientists are concerned and sounding the alarm, with many groups describing sleep deprivation as a major global public health problem. These are just a […]
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