All articles tagged with #circadian rhythm
Originally Published 20 hours ago — by SciTechDaily
A study finds that disruptions in the body's internal clock, especially weaker circadian rhythms and later activity peaks, are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia in older adults, suggesting potential benefits of circadian rhythm interventions for prevention.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Women's Health
A recent study in Neurology identified two new early warning signs of dementia related to circadian rhythm disruptions and activity timing, suggesting that irregular body clocks and late-day activity peaks may be associated with higher dementia risk. Maintaining regular routines, good sleep hygiene, and a healthy lifestyle may help lower the risk, but more research is needed to understand causality.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Napping can boost alertness and performance when done correctly, ideally for 20-30 minutes and not after 3pm, with longer naps (60-90 minutes) being beneficial but potentially disruptive to nighttime sleep. The motivation for napping varies, and it should complement, not replace, good nighttime sleep. Using tools like eye masks and establishing routines can improve nap quality, but naps are most useful as a short-term aid rather than a daily necessity, especially if one already gets sufficient sleep.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by IFLScience
Michel Siffre's 1962 underground cave experiment, where he lived in darkness for two months, led to the discovery that humans have an internal biological clock independent of external cues like sunlight, founding the field of human chronobiology.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by AOL.com
Research indicates that drinking coffee in the morning, aligned with the body's circadian rhythms, is associated with lower risks of mortality and heart disease, emphasizing the importance of timing in coffee consumption for health benefits.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Hindustan Times
Emerging research highlights the importance of aligning daily activities like sleep, eating, and exercise with the body's circadian rhythm to reduce the risk of heart and metabolic diseases, emphasizing that timing is as crucial as the activities themselves.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Neuroscience News
Australian researchers found that chronic insomnia is linked to disruptions in the brain's natural 24-hour rhythm, with affected individuals showing delayed and weakened nighttime mental activity and difficulty disengaging from daytime thought patterns, suggesting that circadian rhythm abnormalities play a key role in insomnia.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Times of India
Implementing small daily habits such as maintaining consistent sleep schedules, reducing blue light exposure before bed, keeping the room cool, limiting bed use to sleep, eating dinner earlier, avoiding caffeine in the evening, and practicing quiet time can significantly improve sleep quality and morning energy. These habits support natural biological processes like circadian rhythm and melatonin production, leading to better rest and overall health.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A study reveals that Alzheimer's disease may hijack the body's cellular clocks, with circadian rhythms controlling many genes linked to the disease, suggesting potential new treatment strategies by manipulating these biological clocks to prevent or slow disease progression.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hindustan Times
Dr. Vatsya from Fortis emphasizes that eating late at night disrupts the body's natural circadian rhythm, increasing risks of blood sugar spikes, diabetes, high blood pressure, and belly fat, and advocates for early dinners before 7 pm to promote better health and sleep quality.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceDaily
Disrupting the body's internal clock by inhibiting the circadian protein REV-ERBα in mice increases NAD+ levels, reduces tau pathology, and may offer a new approach to slowing or preventing Alzheimer's disease progression.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by StudyFinds
Sleeping with ambient light in your bedroom is linked to a 42% higher risk of heart attack over nine years, as light at night disrupts circadian rhythms and elevates cardiovascular risks. Managing bedroom lighting by using blackout curtains and turning off devices may help protect heart health.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tom's Guide
The UK clocks fall back tonight, giving an extra hour of sleep, but this can disrupt your circadian rhythm, causing you to wake earlier, struggle to fall asleep, or wake more during the night. To ease the transition, get outside for natural light, maintain good sleep hygiene, and avoid long Sunday lie-ins, helping your body adjust more smoothly to the time change.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceAlert
Scientists warn that being awake past midnight can negatively affect the human mind, increasing the focus on negative stimuli, risky behaviors, and mental health issues, due to changes in brain function linked to the circadian rhythm, with potential serious consequences like increased suicide risk and substance abuse.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by SciTechDaily
New research suggests that disrupting the circadian protein REV-ERBα can increase NAD+ levels and reduce tau buildup in mice, potentially offering a novel approach to slowing neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease by targeting the body's internal clock mechanisms.