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Sleep and Biological Rhythm Variables Linked to Severity of Depression, Anxiety During Pregnancy
McMaster University via News-Medical – A set of parameters including sleep and biological rhythm variables are closely associated with the severity of depressive and anxiety symptoms, starting in the third trimester of…
A ‘Dented’ Internal Clock Provides Insight Into Shift Workers’ Weight Gain and Diabetes
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania via Newswise – PHILADELPHIA— A study of “dented” internal clocks seems to have provided evidence for a theory as to why people who…
New Research Shows That Brighter Days Make for Better Nights
Mount Sinai Health System via Newswise – New York, NY(September 23, 2021) – A new study finds that more access to daylight at home improves circadian alignment, sleep and mental health…
Why You Get Tired After Eating: Causes, Concerns & How to Stop
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – If you frequently feel tired after eating, you’re probably wondering if there’s anything you should specifically avoid or eat in order to lift your…
3 Tips to Stay Healthy in the Sun
Dr. Don Colbert – For most of us, it’s warming up and it’s that time of year that we are becoming more active and spending more time outside. This is great because…
Use the Neurocycle to Help to Improve Sleep Quality
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #264) and blog, I talk about the surprising reasons why you may not be sleeping well, and how to use mind management…
Spring Forward Your Clock, But Don’t Fall Back On Your Sleep
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston via Newswise – Daylight saving time [was yesterday], and as many look forward to the longer and warmer days that accompany this time…
How Does Sleep Affect Your Immunity?
Ratan-NM, M. Pharm. via News-Medical Net – Adequate sleep is vital for good health; unfortunately, not many people relate to this feeling. Amidst the growing workload and late-night culture, the…
How Melatonin Can Benefit Sleep and Other Health Issues
Annie Price, CHHC via Dr. Axe – According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, one out of three American adults does not get enough sleep on a…
6 Reasons You’re Not Getting Good Sleep & Why It’s Dire
Dr. Don Colbert – It’s estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans have problems with getting good sleep. Are you one of them? Or, are you getting enough sleep each night; at…
Stress, Sleep and the Coronavirus
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) via Newswise – With the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation, many people are experiencing increased stress. Whether it’s financial strain, loss…
How To Use Light To Reduce Depression and Anxiety — and Sleep Better — During This Pandemic
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) via Newswise – …according to Figueiro, the key to avoiding depression, anxiety, and insomnia is a “light fitness routine.” Mariana Figueiro, a professor and the director…
When Should You Eat to Manage Your Weight? Breakfast, Not Late-Night Snacks
PLOS via Newswise – The balance between weight gain and weight gain loss is predominantly determined by what you eat, how much you eat, and by how much exercise you…
Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss
Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH via News-Medical Net – Contemporary research into the effect of circadian rhythm on body systems suggests that it may play a role in weight homeostasis.…
Study Uncovers a Link Between Dopamine and Our Biological Clocks that Can Lead to Snacking, Overeating and Obesity
University of Virginia via Newswise – “…We’re learning that when we eat is just as important as how much we eat. A calorie is not just a calorie. Calories consumed…