Health
Researchers find ways to help teens get more sleep
Adjusting to a new sleep schedule at the start of the school year can lead to disturbed rest, daytime fatigue and changes in mood and focus for teens.
Oct 3, 2022
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As clocks spring forward, keep sleep on track
You may only worry about losing an hour of sleep when the clocks spring forward this Sunday, but the time change can also be dangerous for your health, an expert says.
Mar 11, 2022
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Daylight saving time is doing far more harm than good, according to sleep scientists
Twice a year, every year, Americans dutifully change the clocks throughout their homes, cars and offices in service of daylight saving time. But if losing an hour of sleep or suddenly being expected to stay up an hour after ...
Nov 3, 2021
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Immunology
Activation of immune system oscillates throughout the day, with a peak just before the start of the day: study
Circadian clocks, which regulate most of the physiological processes of living beings over a rhythm of about 24 hours, are one of the most fundamental biological mechanisms. By deciphering the cell migration mechanisms underlying ...
Oct 18, 2021
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Natural light may be key to improving mood and reducing insomnia
A new study led by Monash University has revealed that getting enough natural sunlight each day can impact a person's mood and sleep quality.
Oct 11, 2021
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Immunology
Fighting off food poisoning depends on the time of day
The body's ability to prevent food poisoning by producing a natural antimicrobial compound increases during the day, when exposure to noxious bacteria is most likely, a new study by UT Southwestern scientists suggests. The ...
Jul 28, 2021
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Early bird or night owl? Study links shift worker sleep to 'chronotype'
Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge for shift workers affecting their overall health. But what role does being an early bird or night owl play in getting good rest? Researchers from McGill University find a link ...
Jun 1, 2021
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Health
Shift-work causes negative impacts on health, affects men and women differently
Shift-work and irregular work schedules can cause several health-related issues and affect our defense against infection, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.
Apr 21, 2021
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New app analyzes how social distancing affects biological clocks
Almost overnight, the sleep and wake patterns of nearly four billion people may have changed because of COVID-19-spurred lockdowns.
Jun 11, 2020
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Health
A healthy circadian rhythm may keep you sane and increase resilience to fight COVID-19
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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