Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health have found that people who eat before 9:00 p.m. or those who wait at least two hours between eating and sleeping are approximately 20 percent less likely to develop either breast or prostate cancers when compared to those individuals who eat dinner after 10:00 p.m. or who eat and […]
Syncing Class Times to Circadian Rhythms Could Improve School Performance
When our daily activities don’t keep time with our internal clocks, we experience diminished performance, researchers say. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that students whose internal clocks are out of sync with their class times earn lower grades than those whose circadian rhythms better match their daily schedules. According to […]
Researchers Finally Reveal How Melatonin Promotes Sleep
With sleep disorders becoming increasingly common, it is no surprise that a growing number of people are taking melatonin supplements. These supplements are identical to a hormone of the same name made in our body that helps us to both fall asleep and stay asleep. Beyond its effects on the sleep cycle, however, little is […]
Brown-Eyed Women at Greater Risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Do you find that your mood varies with the seasons? Feeling a little down in the winter months is a common problem. Millions of people suffer from a disorder known as seasonal affective disorder. In this disorder, low levels of light in the winter can actually make people physically and mentally ill. Although there are […]
The Negative Health Effects of Delayed Sleep Schedule
Some people bounce out of bed at dawn, ready to take on the day. Others have to hit the snooze button repeatedly before dragging themselves to the coffee pot. Many people are night owls, which is a natural variant of the human circadian rhythm that can be as healthy as any other chronotype. Having an […]
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