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How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 15, 2019

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...

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New Role for Astrocytes in Controlling Circadian Rhythms

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Astrocytes may lead the tempo of the body's internal clock and control patterns of daily behavior, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Sex Differences in Body Clock May Benefit Women’s Heart Health

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report Per1, a gene that governs circadian rhythm, acts differently in women, and may protect them from heart disease.... Read More...

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Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

According to researchers, being a night owl puts you at increased risk of health issues such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. One reasons why, researchers report, is those who stay away later at night have unhealthier eating patterns and diets.... Read More...

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Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2018

Researchers report increased light pollution resulting from outdoor artificial light exposure is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders and prescription of hypnotic drugs in older people.... Read More...

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Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.... Read More...

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Using Twitter to Monitor Social Jet Lag

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2018

Researchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.... Read More...

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How Many Calories Do You Burn? It Depends on Time of Day

Neuroscience NewsNovember 9, 2018

Researchers report when resting, people burn 10% more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours.... Read More...

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Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders. ... Read More...

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Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.... Read More...

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Heartbeat Paces Learning

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2018

Researchers report learning rates are enhanced when conditioned stimuli is presented during resting phase of the cardiac cycle.... Read More...

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What Time is it in Your Body?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2018

A new blood test can help identify your body's precise internal time clock in relation to external time. Researchers say the test could help examine the impact of misaligned circadian clocks in a wide range of diseases.... Read More...

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health

New Role for Astrocytes in Controlling Circadian Rhythms

Sex Differences in Body Clock May Benefit Women’s Heart Health

Is Being a Nigh Owl Bad For Your Health?

Light Pollution May Cause Insomnia in Older Adults

Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep

How Many Calories Do You Burn? It Depends on Time of Day

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Heartbeat Paces Learning

What Time is it in Your Body?