Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 10 million people in the US. Find out the symptoms and treatment options available.... Read More...
circadian clock
Skin keeps time independent of the brain
Neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronizes the skin's circadian clock, independent of the brain or eyes.... Read More...
How sleepless nights compromise the health of your gut
Study reveals the function of specific immune cells, well documented as playing a significant role in gut health, is directly controlled by our circadian clock.... Read More...
Researchers take aim at circadian clock in deadly brain cancer
Glioblastoma stem cells' circadian clocks ramp up the cells' metabolism, making them stronger, more resistant to treatment, and able to divide and multiply more rapidly. By targeting the stem cells with a small molecule drug, researchers found mice models lived longer and their tumors shrank.... Read More...
1 in 300 thrives on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise routine
Advanced sleep phase may affect as many as one in 300 people, and may be the result of a genetic trait.... Read More...
Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom
Breast milk may help train the circadian clock in young babies. The hormonal composition of breast milk changes throughout the day, with cortisol levels being higher in the morning and melatonin levels being higher at night. ... Read More...
Night owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performance
Simple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night.... Read More...
Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain
Skin and liver cells appear to have their own circadian clock. Both the liver and skin respond to changes in light and maintain critical function, independent of the brain's circadian rhythm.... Read More...
Being sick in the morning can be different from being sick at night
Our circadian rhythm may explain why we are more prone to different health conditions at different points throughout the day.... Read More...
Pregnancy shifts the daily schedule forward
In pregnant women and mice, the daily schedule shifts a few hours forward during the first trimester. Activity levels also dip during this time. The advance of the daily schedule stabilizes, before gradually returning to normal during later stages of pregnancy.... Read More...
Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases
Disrupted sleep patterns may help to protect neurons in the brain in Huntington's disease. ... Read More...
How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health
Researchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.... Read More...