Most modern people will have a surgery—even a minor one—at some point in their life. In fact, many people have several major surgeries as well as a few minor procedures over the course of their lifetime. Although the vast majority of these surgical procedures will end with a safe and complete recovery, there are still […]
The Impact of Daylight Saving on the Circadian Clock
When it comes to the concept of “daylight saving,” modern people simply accept the twice-annual change in time as a fact of life. However, like many aspects of modern life, daylight saving may have serious negative effects. For many people, the effect is similar to jet lag, a movement across different time zones. They suffer […]
Sleep Disorders During Pregnancy Pose Risk to Unborn Child
Pregnancy brings with it a long list of aches, pains and inconveniences. One common complaint is that sleep can become more difficult. While most discomforts in pregnancy pose no risk of harm, a new study suggests that sleep disorders may increase the risk of preterm labor, which can in turn have very damaging effects on […]
Impact of Delayed Meal Times on the Body’s Biological Clocks
People once rose, ate and went to bed at the same time every day. However, in modern times it can be difficult to keep any semblance of a regular schedule. This is especially true of mealtimes. Many people are eating on their feet at erratic hours, putting off meals and generally not keeping set meal […]
Circadian Rhythm and Alzheimer’s Linked by a Little-Known Brain Nutrient
Most of us look forward to our golden years and the freedom of retirement. However, for some people, these decades are marked by confusion and rapid cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases affecting the elderly, with very few effective treatments and no real cures. Previous studies have found a […]
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