According to a new study, melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness, may help prevent neurological disease by maintaining the integrity of the blood brain barrier (BBB). Many forms […]
Melatonin in Blood-Brain Barrier May Protect Against Neurological Disease Read More >
Have you ever snuck a nap in the middle of the day? Modern schedules tend to favor people who are up at dawn and steadily working until sundown. Benjamin Franklin and
Proven: Napping Boosts Productivity and Improves Mental Health Read More >
Glucose metabolism and regulation are central to human health. We depend on a complex system to ensure that glucose is funneled to the areas where it is needed at the
The Circadian System and Glucose Regulation Read More >
Modern society has become almost “timeless” due to electric lighting and other technology. We can buy groceries at midnight, get medical care at any hour, and access 24/7 customer service
Proven: Shift Work is Detrimental to Your Health Read More >
Around 60 percent of American adults take a prescription drug and even more take over-the-counter medications as well. Could recognizing the link between the time of day we take our medications and
Chronotherapy and Disease: Harnessing the Circadian Rhythm for More Effective Treatment Read More >
We are exposed to germs almost constantly throughout the day. However, most of us rarely get sick despite this constant barrage of pathogens. The reason for this is the action of
Infections and the Circadian Rhythm: Why You’re More Likely to Get Sick in the Evening Read More >
