Since the beginning of the space program, astronauts have dealt with the realities of spaceflight from microgravity in weak muscles and space radiation, to sleep deprivation and disorientation. Both ...
As anticipation builds for the longer days that follow this weekend’s switch to daylight savings time, the moment seemed ideal to turn to one of the nation’s leading circadian-rhythms researchers, UC ...
As sunlight filters through your window each morning, a quiet, powerful rhythm pulses inside your body. This inner clock tells you when to sleep, eat, and wake. It keeps pace with the 24-hour cycle of ...
Syncing your circadian rhythm to a natural light-dark cycle could improve your health and well-being. nambitomo/iStock via Getty Images Plus Anyone who has suffered from jet lag or struggled after ...
The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has highlighted connections between sleep, eating patterns and weight gain, scientists remain uncertain of the role of ...
Ever wondered what happens inside your brain when you stay awake for a day, a night and another day, before you finally go to sleep? In a new study published today in the journal Science, a team of ...
Stable daily rhythms are crucial for brain health, with a recent study showing individuals with regular circadian cycles had ...