Circadian Rhythm

What is life like when you cannot sleep well? People with circadian rhythm disorders know all too well. These types of sleep disorders can affect every aspect of a person's life and even have a crucial effect on the risk for serious diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Circadian Rhythm Disorders: More Than Insomnia While nearly everyone will suffer from...

Night shift work can make you very tired and interfere with your sleep cycles. Alarmingly, a growing body of research suggests that it can also contribute to heart disease. Anyone who has ever performed night shift work knows that it can have immense effects on your schedule as well as your general feelings of well-being. When you work the night...

Having trouble falling or staying asleep? The answer could lie in your kitchen. Foods that help you sleep contain sleep-promoting nutrients that can induce a natural, restful nights' sleep. If a survey were to be done asking individuals what they would like to do more of in a typical day, sleep would likely be one of the top answers. For...

Just being committed to a work out regime is satisfying. However, many still question whether circadian rhythms can influence results when deciding the best time to work out. Whether working out to increase strength and endurance, or to improve our overall quality of health, many of us want to get the most out of our efforts and question when the...

Melatonin plays an important role in regulating the circadian rhythm.  In addition, this hormone is showing promise as a treatment for a variety of health problems. Many people have heard of melatonin. It has become a popular supplement in recent years because of its important role in regulating the circadian rhythm. When people suffer from a melatonin deficiency, they may...