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Variable Sleep Schedules Linked to Bad Moods & Depression
The findings add to what's already known about the association between sleep, daily mood, and long-term risk of depression.
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The NBA “Bubble” May Be Equalizing Circadian Advantages in Playoff Games
An athlete has a greater opportunity for optimal performance when the timing of an activity is synchronized with the body’s circadian clock.
Read MoreScientists Add to Our Understanding of the Genetic, Biochemical Regulation of Circadian Sleep/Wake Cycles
In a new study, preclinical models were used to investigate the role of PER2 in clock regulation to further understand and strengthen the model.
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Time of Day Impacts Brain Activity Measures
As the day progresses, the strength of the brain’s global signal fluctuation shows an...
Read MoreHow Morning and Afternoon People Can Get Along at Work
Whether you’re a morning lark or a night owl, here are some tips to help you get along with that person who always seems to bother you at the wrong time, reports The New York Times. Sometimes activities need to get done by...
Read MoreWhat New Research Says About Melatonin and Sleep
The body’s own melatonin production is essential to circadian rhythm regulation, and the maintenance of daily sleep-wake cycles, but research also shows that this hormone plays a role in preventing a number...
Read MoreMelatonin Discovery May Help Adjust Biological Clock
A team of scientists have discovered molecules that can modulate circadian rhythms by binding with high selectivity to the MT1 melatonin receptor in the biological clock, located in the hypothalamus at the base of the...
Read MoreNovel Melatonin Receptor Molecules Make Possible Therapies to Adjust Biological Clock
A key piece to the puzzle of circadian rhythms and the disorders they’re involved in is the hormone melatonin, which the brain produces in the evening, to facilitate falling asleep and fine-tune circadian adjustments. Now,...
Read MoreA (Former) Night Owl’s Guide to Becoming a Morning Person
If you love staying up late but hate crawling through your mornings in a haze, here’s how you can do it too, reports The New York Times. The world isn’t made for night owls. You struggle into work in the dark hours...
Read MoreTips for Great Sleep Hygiene in the New Year
Michael Breus, PhD, writes about sleep hygiene tips for the New Year in Psychology Today. It’s important to look closely at the timing of activities in your daily life and make some adjustments so that your life is...
Read MoreNude Sleepers More Likely to be Night Owls, Survey Says
People who sleep nude are more likely to identify as night owls, according to new survey. A new study of 2,000 Americans examined their sleeping habits and personalities in relation to whether they prefer to sleep in the...
Read MoreForget What You Think You Know About Blue Light and Sleep
While electronics can keep you up because of their bright lights and ability to time-suck, blue light isn’t necessarily the problem, reports TIME.But that doesn’t mean blue light is evil. “Blue light has become...
Read MoreShort or Long Sleep Associated with Pulmonary Fibrosis
Scientists have discovered that people who regularly sleep for more than 11 hours or less than 4 hours are more likely to have pulmonary fibrosis compared to those who sleep for 7 hours in a day. The study also reveals...
Read MoreResearchers ID 3 Cell Types That Help the Brain Tell Day from Night
Bright light at night interrupts the body’s normal day-night cycles, called circadian rhythms, and can trigger insomnia. So understanding how human eyes sense light could lead to “smart” lights that can prevent...
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How Circadian Rhythm Changes the Way Mammals Can See
How mammals perceive light changes between night and day. Researchers at Aalto University and the...
Read MoreStudy: Light Pollution Can Suppress Melatonin Production in Humans
Researchers from Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) analyzed data on the impact of light pollution on melatonin formation in humans and vertebrates. They found that even low light levels can...
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