That internal nagging feeling that drives you to seek sleep at night and wake in the morning to eat, work, and play, is, it turns out, genetic, and it's not just in people. Nearly every living organism—from animals to plants ...
Jun 8, 2021
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When microorganisms—such as bacteria or viruses—infect us, our immune system jumps into action. It's highly trained to sense and eliminate infections and clear up any damage caused by them.
Jun 3, 2021
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New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) shows that people living with obesity with the so called 'evening chronotype' - that is, a pattern of later waking and peak activity ...
May 13, 2021
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It's the time of year when we Australians start returning to our normal rhythms. The first beats of the day are often the dreaded beeps of the alarm clock or a digital symphony from a bedside phone.
Feb 1, 2021
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Shift workers, especially those working permanent night shift rotas, may be at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma, suggests research published online in the journal Thorax.
Nov 16, 2020
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Every living human is controlled by an internal "clock" which drives our circadian rhythm—the natural internal process that regulates our sleep-wake cycle during a 24-hour period. This internal clock controls most of our ...
Oct 6, 2020
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Social distancing and washing hands have become the frontline in the fight against COVID-19, but there is another powerfully protective resource immediately available to all: your circadian rhythm.
Apr 10, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious global health risk.
Apr 2, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting daily routines around the world. Overwhelmed hospitals, desolate schools, ghostly towns and self-isolation echo a campy horror flick, but an all too real one.
Mar 31, 2020
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The human body has an internal biological clock that is constantly running. Our well-being is dependent on the function of that clock. New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School found a little stress can ...
Sep 26, 2019
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