New data shows that preindustrial cultures have similar sleep patterns to modern ones, suggesting that sleep behavior is deeply ingrained in our genome. There are few behaviors as innate as sleep. Even the most primitive mammals have circadian rhythms that include regular hours for sleeping. However, many modern people assume that our ancestors slept better […]
Sleep: How It Changes Over Your Lifespan
The way we sleep and amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives to accommodate changes in our circadian rhythm as we age. Have you ever laughed at the term “sleeping like a baby”? Have you ever looked back on childhood and wondered if you slept as well as you remember? Do you know […]
Chronopharmacology, Hypertension and the Risk of Diabetes
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes have been shown to be linked repeatedly in studies. While the lifestyle changes that treat these diseases are the same, such as improving diet and increasing exercise, there has yet to be a breakthrough in finding a drug that treats both. However, a new chronopharmacology study […]
American All-Day Eating Contributes to Expanding Waistlines
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, with more than one-third of adults suffering from this health disorder and its associated diseases. While researchers have tried for years to understand obesity, effective treatments remain elusive. However, a new chronobiology study suggests that obese people can lose weight by changing the times that they […]
New Study Backs Chronopharmacology in Cancer Treatment
Timing is everything and nowhere more so than in circadian biology. The human body runs like clockwork when it is in good health, but these intricate rhythms can be disrupted by illness. In some illnesses, identifying these altered internal clocks can be a key to new and more effective treatment. Cancer is one of many […]
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