Scientists have recently discovered that skin keeps time, independent of the brain. This remarkable finding underscores the impact of circadian rhythms on the various systems of the body and may also have important implications for the prevention and treatment of skin conditions and diseases in the future. Understanding the Body’s Circadian Rhythms Circadian rhythms are […]
New Discoveries in Chronobiology: The Circadian Clock Protects Eyes as They Age
Exciting new research conducted by a team of researchers led by Purdue University College of Agriculture biochemistry associate professor Vikki Weake offers fresh insight into the links between a healthy circadian rhythm and eye health and function as we age. According to the results of this new study, published in PLOS Genetics, the circadian clock […]
What is My Chronotype: Early Bird, Night Owl or Somewhere In Between?
In the simplest sense, the term “chronotype” refers to the timing of a person’s natural sleep-wake cycle and activity level. However, answering the question, “what is my chronotype” can be a bit more complicated than that. That preferred timing is influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, age and gender. And factors that change, […]
Shallow Sleep Syndrome: When You’re Still Tired After a Full Night’s Sleep
When it comes to good health and feeling your best — both physically and mentally — good sleep is an essential element. What you may not know is that good sleep involves both quantity and quality. With shallow sleep syndrome, the right quantity – seven or more hours of sleep – may be there, but […]
Circadian Rhythm and Diabetes Risk: What’s the Connection?
Is there a link between the circadian rhythm and diabetes risk? New research on how an increase in exposure to artificial light over the past years may be contributing to higher rates of insulin resistance is helping to establish a connection between circadian rhythm function and Type 2 diabetes. Here is what you need to […]
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