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Researchers have designed and tested ‘human-centric’ LEDs that emit different wavelengths of blue light depending on whether it’s daytime or nighttime, reducing the disruptive effect artificial light has on our biological clock. They hope manufacturers… Continue reading Next-gen blue light LEDs could help keep sleep-wake cycles on track
Confirming what observational studies have long thought, a genetic study has shown that a grizzly bear’s body clock ticks away routinely, even when the animal is deep in hibernation. What’s more, proof of their circadian rhythms mirrors our own, except… Continue reading Circadian rhythm superpowers of bears may hold key to human health
If you’ve ever started a new exercise plan or diet, you’ll most likely have been told many times that consistency is the key to reaching goals. Now, scientists for the first time have found that sticking to a daily routine of when you work out could be… Continue reading For happy bones and joints, exercise at the same time of day
Researchers have found that desynchronizing the circadian rhythm in rats caused brain changes that had a significant impact on appetite and feeding behavior. The findings have important implications for night shift workers and those suffering jet lag a… Continue reading Upsetting circadian rhythm causes brain changes that increase appetite
A new study has found that exposure to light at night messes with our internal body clock, increasing the risk of mental illness, while daytime light exposure reduces that risk. The findings offer a simple and effective, non-pharmacological means of im… Continue reading Exposure to light at night found to increase risk of depression by 30%
Six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, with numbers expected to jump to around 13 million by 2050. This doesn’t take into account the many more millions of loved ones whose lives are also upended by the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
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Continue reading Intermittent fasting alleviates debilitating Alzheimer’s symptoms
As if Mondays weren’t bad enough: the weekend’s over, and, for many of us, it’s back to work. Now, according to research presented at this year’s British Cardiovascular Society Conference, the most life-threatening type of heart attack is more likely t… Continue reading Most severe heart attacks are more likely on Monday, research shows
Are you on any kind of daily medication? Do you take those drugs in the morning or the evening? According to an emerging body of research, the time of day you take a medication may influence how well it works, or how much it harms.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading New insights into the harms of taking medicines at the wrong time of day
Where much of Polar’s smartwatch lineup is aimed at athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, the Ignite 3 is heading to the wrists of a more casual fitness crowd, and can tap into an individual’s circadian rhythm to predict when wearers will be most alert and… Continue reading Ignite 3 smartwatch looks to user’s body clock for alertness insights
People subjected to irregular sleeping and eating habits through shift work are known to have higher risk of a wide range of health problems, and a new study has drilled into the impacts of this lifestyle on mental wellbeing. By simulating the lifestyl… Continue reading Shift worker study raises the idea that meal timing can shape our mood