Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Regulators
New findings in circadian regulators Scientists from Duke-National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, may have discovered the
Keeping a Healthy Circadian Rhythm
The word Circadian comes from the Latin phrase circa diem, meaning about a day. Circadian rhythm is a function that repeats the same time every
Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping
There are as many opinions on napping as there are hours in the day. Is napping good or bad? How long should you nap? When
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network (CSDN) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic circadian sleep rhythm disorders. Circadian sleep
Daylight Saving Time: How does it work – and should it continue?
You may be familiar with the practice of daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock time one hour forward in spring and returns one
Jet Lag and How it Affects Sleep
Everyone’s body has an internal clock that regulates your sleep-wake cycles. This is referred to as your circadian rhythm (patterns your body follows based on
Sleep in the Spotlight
Over the past several years, two hot topics have emerged, with an impact on health and safety, from issues associated with daytime sleepiness. The first
Sleep in Space
Can we adapt to a new night and day? NASA is planning a mission to the Moon in 2024. After several lunar missions, NASA plans
How You Spend Your Days Can Affect Your Nights
From night owls to morning larks. Circadian rhythms are our body’s time keeper, differentiating day and night, telling us when it is time to eat
The Case for Later School Start Times
Why starting school later is healthier for our teens. By helping the next generation maximize their potential, decrease risk-taking behaviors, improve driver safety and improve
Circadian Rhythms
Can our bodies keep track of time? Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to sleep after the clocks change, or why you feel
5 Tips for a Healthy Circadian Rhythm
1- Maintain a consistent sleep/wake schedule.
2- Get morning light.
3- Avoid bright light at night.
4- Keep a consistent daily schedule, as much as possible.
5- Exercise.
