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health1 year ago

Mastering Jet Lag: Tips for a Restful Holiday Travel

Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder caused by traveling across time zones, disrupting the body's circadian rhythm. Behavioral sleep medicine psychologist Jade Wu explains the science behind jet lag and offers tips on how to prepare for long flights to minimize its effects during holiday travel. Regular sleep is essential, akin to the need for water, and understanding the body's internal clock can help manage jet lag. For more tips, the CDC's website provides guidance on reducing jet lag symptoms.

via NPR|
#circadianrhythm#health#holidays
health-and-wellness2 years ago

"Shift Work's Grave Toll: Experts Highlight Risks of Late Hours on Longevity and Mental Health"

Health expert Kristen Holmes warns that staying awake between 10pm and 4am can have severe health consequences, including increased risks for cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction, and fertility issues. This pattern of activity can lead to significant circadian disruption, which affects the body's biological clock and can shorten life expectancy, especially in shift workers. Holmes emphasizes the importance of regular sleep patterns for overall health during an appearance on The Diary of a CEO podcast.

via LADbible|
##circadiandisruption#circadianrhythm
health-and-wellness2 years ago

"Shift Work's Deadly Toll: Whoop Exec Highlights Risks of Early Death and Mental Health Issues"

Kristen Holmes, the vice president of performance science at Whoop, highlighted the health risks associated with shift work, including a disrupted circadian rhythm and increased likelihood of early death, poor mental health, and various diseases. Citing the classification of shift work as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization and studies showing increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancer, Holmes emphasized the need for strategies to mitigate the impact of working during biological night hours. She also noted the insufficient hospital staff rosters to create healthier work schedules, leading to serious health consequences for shift workers.

via Business Insider|
##circadianrhythm#health-and-wellness
health-and-science2 years ago

"New Study Reveals Surprising Insignificance of Light Color on Circadian Rhythms"

A study by researchers, including Dr. Christine Blume from the University of Basel and Professor Manuel Spitschan from the Technical University of Munich, has found that the color of light does not significantly affect the human internal clock or sleep patterns. The study involved exposing participants to different colors of light and measuring various sleep-related parameters. The results suggest that while light-sensitive ganglion cells are crucial for regulating the internal clock, the color of light, as perceived through cones, plays a minor role. This challenges the common belief that the blue light from screens is disruptive to sleep, indicating that the effect is more about the light's intensity and less about its color. The findings have implications for the design of lighting and electronic devices to support healthy sleep patterns. The study was published in the journal Nature Human Behavior.

via Earth.com|
##chronobiology#circadianrhythm