Sleep cycles change with the moon’s phase
When people go to sleep and when they wake up changes with the moon, researchers report. The lunar effect may go back to our ancient ancestors.
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~9 min
Pollinators: neonicotinoid pesticides stop bees and flies from getting a good night's sleep
Chemicals banned in the EU were recently granted an exemption for limited use in the UK.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~6 min
Protein may clarify Alzheimer’s and body clock link
Poor sleep and other issues with circadian rhythm are common for people with Alzheimer's disease. Now researchers may have a clue to why.
Dec. 23, 2020 • ~8 min
Why sleep experts say it's time to ditch daylight saving time
That extra hour of sleep you'll be getting comes with a price. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently said the changes are bad for our sleep.
Oct. 28, 2020 • ~6 min
Blue-light glasses improve your sleep and work
Wearing blue-light glasses just before hitting the sack can help you get a better night's sleep and help you work better the next day.
Oct. 15, 2020 • ~6 min
Nappers may have higher neurological disorder risk
The brain's way to remove waste, the glymphatic system, is synced to circadian rhythms, research in mice shows. The findings may be bad news for nappers.
Sept. 14, 2020 • ~7 min
Sodium affects biological clocks in mice
There could be ways to speed up biological clocks, researchers say. That could be help people adapt to the time change associated with long distance travel.
July 13, 2020 • ~4 min
App tracks messed up body clocks during pandemic
"...many of us may be experiencing circadian disruption which could lead to fatigue, mood changes, changes in sleep patterns, and decreased immune function."
June 12, 2020 • ~5 min
Intermittent fasting works best at night to burn fat
When does intermittent fasting work best? Contrary to recent findings, new research says skipping breakfast is worse than skipping a pre-bedtime snack.
April 7, 2020 • ~3 min
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