Having trouble sleeping at night? It could be that your exposure to blue light prior to bedtime, and even during sleep, may be affecting your sleep patterns. Aside from disrupting sleep, blue light at night may also be causing serious disruption to normal physiological processes like fat oxidation and energy metabolism. Taking proactive steps to […]
Circadian Rhythm Blood Test Could Open the Door to Personalized Medicine
The links between the circadian rhythm and overall health and functioning are many. Indeed, they run deep, impacting the very mechanics of numerous bodily processes and even how effective certain types of medicines are. Affected by a variety of factors, the timing of the approximately 24-hour circadian rhythm cycle can vary from individual to individual. […]
Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Linked to Myopia
During the past decade, eye health professionals have become increasingly concerned about a startling rise in both the rate and severity of myopia. Commonly referred to as nearsightedness, myopia has been increasing on a global scale, and quite dramatically in many world regions. Children in urban Asian areas, for example, are experiencing skyrocketing rates, with […]
Melatonin Protects Mitochondria From Deleterious Impact of Coronaviruses
New research sheds light on connections between mitochondrial health and performance, melatonin and coronavirus impact, specifically demonstrating how melatonin protects mitochondria, potentially reducing the impact of coronaviruses. In the study, published by the medical review journal Pharmacology and Therapeutics, researchers found that coronaviruses seem to target the mitochondria and melatonin appears to offer protection against […]
Understanding the Link Between Melatonin and Heart Disease
While most people rightfully look at melatonin as a hormone that is instrumental in regulating sleep cycles, its benefits stretch well beyond getting a good night of rest. Recent research into melatonin and heart disease has provided more clues as to how melatonin can help to negate some of the risks of heart disease. This […]
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