Articles related to "Circadian"
Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
Having trouble staying awake until bedtime? Maybe you have a circadian disturbance known as Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
shiftwork • advanced sleep phase syndrome • owls • larks • circadian disorders
Having trouble staying awake until bedtime? Maybe you have a circadian disturbance known as Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome
shiftwork • advanced sleep phase syndrome • owls • larks • circadian disorders
Truth Behind Melatonin
This article on Melatonin will hopefully "shed some light" on some of those questions on this magical "drug of darkness".
"melatonin" "dietary supplement" "sleep" "circadia
This article on Melatonin will hopefully "shed some light" on some of those questions on this magical "drug of darkness".
"melatonin" "dietary supplement" "sleep" "circadia
Melatonin in Autoimmune Disease
The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases
melatonin • autoimmune diseases • circadian rhythms • cytokines • sarcoidosis
The hormone melatonin promotes sleep and enhances immune function. Despite these benefits, until studies are complete, it should be used cautiously in autoimmune diseases
melatonin • autoimmune diseases • circadian rhythms • cytokines • sarcoidosis
The Biology of Naps
Your circadian rhythms may be to blame for your urge to sleep in the afternoon, but high-carb diets don't help.
sleep • naps • diet • low-carb • circadian rhythms
Your circadian rhythms may be to blame for your urge to sleep in the afternoon, but high-carb diets don't help.
sleep • naps • diet • low-carb • circadian rhythms
"Sleep in Heavenly Peace"
This week's article address the number one issue for shiftworkers - Getting enough quality sleep when working nights.
sleep • sleep cycles • circadian rhythms • biological clock • sleep overlap
This week's article address the number one issue for shiftworkers - Getting enough quality sleep when working nights.
sleep • sleep cycles • circadian rhythms • biological clock • sleep overlap
A Wonder Drug For Shiftworkers?
Provigil has the potential of revolutionizing the 24 hour society.
provigil • modafinil • shiftwork • circadian rhythms • sleep apnea
Provigil has the potential of revolutionizing the 24 hour society.
provigil • modafinil • shiftwork • circadian rhythms • sleep apnea
Another Key for Better Sleep
Why Gramma's advice is still sound
arcadian sleep system • sleep deprivation • sleep cycles • circadian rhythms
Why Gramma's advice is still sound
arcadian sleep system • sleep deprivation • sleep cycles • circadian rhythms
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you?
delayed sleep phase syndrome • body clock • biological clock • circadian rhythms • night owls
DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you?
delayed sleep phase syndrome • body clock • biological clock • circadian rhythms • night owls
Disciplined People
Organized and disciplined people can adapt well to shiftwork. Here's why.
shiftwork • sleep cycles • biological clock • disciplined lifestyles • circadian rhythms
Organized and disciplined people can adapt well to shiftwork. Here's why.
shiftwork • sleep cycles • biological clock • disciplined lifestyles • circadian rhythms
Larks and Owls
Are you a lark or an owl? Your answer may help determine if you're more suited to shiftwork.
larks • owls • questionnaires • morningness • eveningness
Are you a lark or an owl? Your answer may help determine if you're more suited to shiftwork.
larks • owls • questionnaires • morningness • eveningness
Natural time
Scientists can break seconds down to the trillionth part, and yet we never get closer to mastering time. Let's take a New Years look at where time is carrying us.
time • chronology • seasonal cycles • circadian rhythms
Scientists can break seconds down to the trillionth part, and yet we never get closer to mastering time. Let's take a New Years look at where time is carrying us.
time • chronology • seasonal cycles • circadian rhythms
Oh My Goodness, Not Another Body Rhythm!
Ultradian rhythms occur many times a day, and can be used to your best advantage.
circadian rhythms • biological clock • shiftwork
Ultradian rhythms occur many times a day, and can be used to your best advantage.
circadian rhythms • biological clock • shiftwork
Southern Swing Decks Michelin
Poor shift design leads to landmark workers' compensation case
rotating shifts • circadian system • shiftwork • workers' compensation • shiftwork maladaption syndrome
Poor shift design leads to landmark workers' compensation case
rotating shifts • circadian system • shiftwork • workers' compensation • shiftwork maladaption syndrome
The Antarctic Challenge
As the 6-8 month night awakes this year in Antarctica, will researchers have reached new conclusions about shiftwork?
shiftwork • circadian systems • biological rhythms • light therapy • winter depression and mood
As the 6-8 month night awakes this year in Antarctica, will researchers have reached new conclusions about shiftwork?
shiftwork • circadian systems • biological rhythms • light therapy • winter depression and mood
The Diabetes Connection - NOT Sugar-coated
Can lack of sufficient sleep accelerate the development of diabetes?
diabetes • shift work • shiftwork • circadian systems
Can lack of sufficient sleep accelerate the development of diabetes?
diabetes • shift work • shiftwork • circadian systems
The Latest on Provigil
Often touted as the shiftworker's wonder drug, does Provigil stand on the threshold of widespread use?
provigil • modafinal • shiftworkers • circadian rythms • sleep disorders
Often touted as the shiftworker's wonder drug, does Provigil stand on the threshold of widespread use?
provigil • modafinal • shiftworkers • circadian rythms • sleep disorders
The Oldest Woman on Earth
Can the oldest living woman teach us anything about circadian cycles? It seems Kamato Hongo has found a bizarre sleep routine.
circadian rythmns • sleep cycles • kamato hongo • shiftwork
Can the oldest living woman teach us anything about circadian cycles? It seems Kamato Hongo has found a bizarre sleep routine.
circadian rythmns • sleep cycles • kamato hongo • shiftwork
The Shift Worker's Nightmare
The debilitating effects of shift work can range from personal ailments to national disasters. If we can learn to adjust schedules and cope with existing conditions, we can lessen these effects.
shift work • disasters • circadian systems • biological clock • ailments
The debilitating effects of shift work can range from personal ailments to national disasters. If we can learn to adjust schedules and cope with existing conditions, we can lessen these effects.
shift work • disasters • circadian systems • biological clock • ailments
The Strange Case of Peter Tripp
Peter Tripp was a disc jockey who participated in a sleep deprivation stunt. And something went terribly wrong.
sleep deprivation • circadian systems • shiftwork • shift work • peter tripp
Peter Tripp was a disc jockey who participated in a sleep deprivation stunt. And something went terribly wrong.
sleep deprivation • circadian systems • shiftwork • shift work • peter tripp
Unconscious Solutions
Unlock the power of the unconsious during naps and long restful sleep
sleep learning • sleep thinking • problem solving • unconsious power • circadian rhythms
Unlock the power of the unconsious during naps and long restful sleep
sleep learning • sleep thinking • problem solving • unconsious power • circadian rhythms
Waking Up to Sleep's Healing Power
We all must have long periods of sleep to regenerate our bodies and minds.
sleep • sleep disorders • circadian systems • shiftwork
We all must have long periods of sleep to regenerate our bodies and minds.
sleep • sleep disorders • circadian systems • shiftwork
What's a Zeitgeber?
Zeitgebers are time cues. The most common one is light. See how you can make artificial lighting your best friend on and off the job.
light therapy • zeitgeber • circadian rhythms • biological clock • sleep therapy
Zeitgebers are time cues. The most common one is light. See how you can make artificial lighting your best friend on and off the job.
light therapy • zeitgeber • circadian rhythms • biological clock • sleep therapy
Winter Depression and the Shiftworker
Winter depression can be even more debilitating for shiftworkers. Learn more about SAD and what you can do to combat it
seasonal adjustment disorder • winter depression • circadian systems • biological clock • melatonin
Winter depression can be even more debilitating for shiftworkers. Learn more about SAD and what you can do to combat it
seasonal adjustment disorder • winter depression • circadian systems • biological clock • melatonin
With Exercise, Timing is Everything
The time of your circadian cycle may have a big impact on exercise benefits
circadian rhythms • shiftwork • shift work • exercise
The time of your circadian cycle may have a big impact on exercise benefits
circadian rhythms • shiftwork • shift work • exercise
Women and Shiftwork - Are You At Risk?
Women who work at night are more vulnerable than their male counterparts
women's health • shiftwork • shift work • circadian rhythms • hormonal differences
Women who work at night are more vulnerable than their male counterparts
women's health • shiftwork • shift work • circadian rhythms • hormonal differences
Dark Therapy for Bipolar Disorder
Circadian rhythms may play an important role in sufferers of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder - could darkness be the answer in tackling manic episodes?
dark therapy for mania • treatment of bipolar disorder • amber glasses for mania • dark therapy and rapid cycling • rapid cycling and circadian rhythms
Circadian rhythms may play an important role in sufferers of rapid-cycling bipolar disorder - could darkness be the answer in tackling manic episodes?
dark therapy for mania • treatment of bipolar disorder • amber glasses for mania • dark therapy and rapid cycling • rapid cycling and circadian rhythms
Don't Lose Sleep over DST
Changing to Daylight Saving Time affects many people, but a cool head and common sense will ensure you don't lose too much sleep.
daylight saving time • dst and sleeping problems • don’t lose sleep over dst • dst and circadian rhythms • dst risks for people with sleep problems
Changing to Daylight Saving Time affects many people, but a cool head and common sense will ensure you don't lose too much sleep.
daylight saving time • dst and sleeping problems • don’t lose sleep over dst • dst and circadian rhythms • dst risks for people with sleep problems
Let's Talk About Sleep
The first part of a short series on sleep problems, it's treatment and why we need to sleep in the first place!
sleep • insomnia • symptom • sleeping • antihistamine
The first part of a short series on sleep problems, it's treatment and why we need to sleep in the first place!
sleep • insomnia • symptom • sleeping • antihistamine
September sunlight's precious power
Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
september • sunlight • photosynthesis • rhythm • circadian
Rich and sweet but somehow plaintive, September's sun summons us to make the best of summer's remaining light. Continuing to get outdoors on a regular basis may be valuable to your health through the winter months. This article provides resources on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
september • sunlight • photosynthesis • rhythm • circadian