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
"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
Cells Signaling for Hunger Found
Scientists found that certain cells in the stomach release a hormone that increases appetite. These cells act as a circadian clock to inform of the coming meal.
appetite • circadian-clock • obesity • overweight • mice
Scientists found that certain cells in the stomach release a hormone that increases appetite. These cells act as a circadian clock to inform of the coming meal.
appetite • circadian-clock • obesity • overweight • mice
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
Heart Attack Risk Rises In Daylight Saving Time
Springing forward not only increases the hours of daylight but has been shown to increase the incidence of heart attack immediately after the shift.
daylight savings time 2009 • daylight savings 2009 • daylight savings time • daylight savings time and heart attack study • when is daylight savings time
Springing forward not only increases the hours of daylight but has been shown to increase the incidence of heart attack immediately after the shift.
daylight savings time 2009 • daylight savings 2009 • daylight savings time • daylight savings time and heart attack study • when is daylight savings time
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
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
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
New Drug for Insomnia After Sleep-Time Shift
A recent study shows that Tasimelteon, an agonist of melatonin, can be highly effective for treating symptoms of sleep disorders due to jet-lag or shift-work
insomnia and drugs • insomnia time shift • insomnia work shift • circadian rhythm • circadian cycle
A recent study shows that Tasimelteon, an agonist of melatonin, can be highly effective for treating symptoms of sleep disorders due to jet-lag or shift-work
insomnia and drugs • insomnia time shift • insomnia work shift • circadian rhythm • circadian cycle
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 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
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
So Much for Conventional Wisdom
It's not all rosy for companies who employ shiftworkers. But there are ways to help.
shiftwork • shift work • employment agencies • absenteeism • turnover
It's not all rosy for companies who employ shiftworkers. But there are ways to help.
shiftwork • shift work • employment agencies • absenteeism • turnover
Effects of Light Pollution on Human Health
Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels.
light pollution • melatonin production • estrogen related tumors • breast and pancreatic cancer • neonatal development
Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels.
light pollution • melatonin production • estrogen related tumors • breast and pancreatic cancer • neonatal development
Immune System Works Better at Night
The immune system repairs the body better at night during a good sleep. But for people not sleeping well, these five tips may make then feel better.
getting a good night sleep • tips for sleep • immune system • sleeping well • circadian rhythm
The immune system repairs the body better at night during a good sleep. But for people not sleeping well, these five tips may make then feel better.
getting a good night sleep • tips for sleep • immune system • sleeping well • circadian rhythm
Avoid Jet Lag on Long Flights & Overseas Travel
Long flights interfere with the body's circadian rhythm, or sleep cycle. These remedies before and during travel may help avoid the worst jet lag symptoms.
avoid jet lag • jet lag on long flights • adjust sleep cycle • circadian rhythms • using sleep aids
Long flights interfere with the body's circadian rhythm, or sleep cycle. These remedies before and during travel may help avoid the worst jet lag symptoms.
avoid jet lag • jet lag on long flights • adjust sleep cycle • circadian rhythms • using sleep aids
How to Recover Quickly from Jet Lag
Keep jet lag recovery time to a minimum and adjust your sleep cycle quickly with sleep timing, light therapy, diet, melatonin and OTC sleep aids.
recover from jet lag • light therapy • melatonin and sleep aids for jet lag • jet lag diets • circadian rhythm and sleep cycles
Keep jet lag recovery time to a minimum and adjust your sleep cycle quickly with sleep timing, light therapy, diet, melatonin and OTC sleep aids.
recover from jet lag • light therapy • melatonin and sleep aids for jet lag • jet lag diets • circadian rhythm and sleep cycles
Insect Strategies for Winter Antifreeze
When winter comes, most insects die, but some can tolerate freezing temperatures by controlling where ice crystals form or using antifreezes.
insect antifreeze • afps • antifreeze proteins • winter survival by insects • how insects survive winter
When winter comes, most insects die, but some can tolerate freezing temperatures by controlling where ice crystals form or using antifreezes.
insect antifreeze • afps • antifreeze proteins • winter survival by insects • how insects survive winter
Poor Sleep Quality and Diabetes
Studies show faulty sleep impairs glucose metabolism and appetite regulation, resulting in increased risk for obesity and diabetes. This new study confirms the link.
deep sleep or slow-wave sleep • reduced insulin sensitivity • weight gain • diabetes • poor quality sleep
Studies show faulty sleep impairs glucose metabolism and appetite regulation, resulting in increased risk for obesity and diabetes. This new study confirms the link.
deep sleep or slow-wave sleep • reduced insulin sensitivity • weight gain • diabetes • poor quality sleep
What is Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy?
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy is one of the only therapies shown to be effective for bipolar disorder specifically. It targets the body, mind, and heart.
interpersonal & social rhythm therapy • ipsrt • isrt • bipolar therapy • social rhythm bipolar
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy is one of the only therapies shown to be effective for bipolar disorder specifically. It targets the body, mind, and heart.
interpersonal & social rhythm therapy • ipsrt • isrt • bipolar therapy • social rhythm bipolar
What is Spring Fever?
Spring Fever is a physiological and psychological shift in the body's response to changing seasons.
spring fever • brain chemistry • seasonal biology • seasonal affective disorders • sad
Spring Fever is a physiological and psychological shift in the body's response to changing seasons.
spring fever • brain chemistry • seasonal biology • seasonal affective disorders • sad
CFS and Sleep
One of the most common symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome are sleeping disorders. Persons with CFS often experience unrefreshed sleep, inability to sleep (insomnia) and or poor sleep.
cfs • chronic fatigue syndrome • me • cfids • chronic fatigue immune dsyfunction sydnrome
One of the most common symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome are sleeping disorders. Persons with CFS often experience unrefreshed sleep, inability to sleep (insomnia) and or poor sleep.
cfs • chronic fatigue syndrome • me • cfids • chronic fatigue immune dsyfunction sydnrome
Fall Asleep Naturally
When suffering from insomnia, the best way to re-adjust your body to fall asleep without the use of potentially addicting medications is to practice sleep hygiene.
sleep hygiene • insomnia • natural treatments for insomnia • treating sleep disorders • sleep
When suffering from insomnia, the best way to re-adjust your body to fall asleep without the use of potentially addicting medications is to practice sleep hygiene.
sleep hygiene • insomnia • natural treatments for insomnia • treating sleep disorders • sleep
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
Teens: Primed for Sleep?
Teens aren't lazy, they're just tired!
adolescence • adolescent • sleep • teen • parenting
Teens aren't lazy, they're just tired!
adolescence • adolescent • sleep • teen • parenting
Watch the Doves on TV
Watch the 2001 Doves on TV...dates, times, & channels listed here! Win a trip to the Dove Awards! List of albums soon to be released in April.
watch the 2001 doves on tv • times channels 2001 doves awards • win a trip to the 2001 dove awards • list of albums released in april 2001 • rachael lampa developing new book
Watch the 2001 Doves on TV...dates, times, & channels listed here! Win a trip to the Dove Awards! List of albums soon to be released in April.
watch the 2001 doves on tv • times channels 2001 doves awards • win a trip to the 2001 dove awards • list of albums released in april 2001 • rachael lampa developing new book
Can the New Trucking Regulations Help the Long-Distance Driver?
New regulations affecting long-distance drivers have just gone into effect. Read about how this will impact these shiftworkers and you.
shiftwork • shift work • driver fatigue • dot regulations • drivers hours
New regulations affecting long-distance drivers have just gone into effect. Read about how this will impact these shiftworkers and you.
shiftwork • shift work • driver fatigue • dot regulations • drivers hours
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the Winter Blues, is a medical condition that affects two million people in the UK and Ireland.
coping with seasonal affective disorder • living with sad • beating the winter blues • symptoms of sad • origins of seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the Winter Blues, is a medical condition that affects two million people in the UK and Ireland.
coping with seasonal affective disorder • living with sad • beating the winter blues • symptoms of sad • origins of seasonal affective disorder
Light Therapy for ADHD
Several studies of adults with ADHD have found that for some, light therapy generates a significant reduction in symptoms.
light therapy adhd • light therapy attention deficit hyperactivity diso • light therapy attention deficit disorder • light therapy add • adhd treatment
Several studies of adults with ADHD have found that for some, light therapy generates a significant reduction in symptoms.
light therapy adhd • light therapy attention deficit hyperactivity diso • light therapy attention deficit disorder • light therapy add • adhd treatment
Overview of SAD Winter Depression
Wintertime can bring on seasonal affective disorder, SAD, which is a depression that comes along with shorter days and lack of sunlight.
seasonal affective disorder • sad • winter depression • light therapy • antidepressant medication
Wintertime can bring on seasonal affective disorder, SAD, which is a depression that comes along with shorter days and lack of sunlight.
seasonal affective disorder • sad • winter depression • light therapy • antidepressant medication
Sundowning and Alzheimer's Patients
Sundowning in people with Alzheimer's is a condition in which the person exhibits increased confusion, anxiety and agitation, usually in late afternoon or early evening.
sundowning • sundowning in alzheimer's patients • alheimer's patients and anxiety • what triggers sundowning in alzheimer's patients • alleviating sundowning in alzheimer's patients
Sundowning in people with Alzheimer's is a condition in which the person exhibits increased confusion, anxiety and agitation, usually in late afternoon or early evening.
sundowning • sundowning in alzheimer's patients • alheimer's patients and anxiety • what triggers sundowning in alzheimer's patients • alleviating sundowning in alzheimer's patients
Fill That Bank Account With Premium, Please
How do you feel about shift differential? Is this the enticement you need to stay on the job?
shift work • shiftwork • premium pay • employee compensation • shift differential
How do you feel about shift differential? Is this the enticement you need to stay on the job?
shift work • shiftwork • premium pay • employee compensation • shift differential
An Avian Migration Glossary
The study of bird migration has a vocabulary used to refer to characteristics, behavior, and habitats of migrating birds. These terms have specific meanings.
bird avian migration glossary • definitions terms seasonal bird movements • bird migration vocabulary meanings • altitudinal molt partial migration • diurnal nocturnal migration
The study of bird migration has a vocabulary used to refer to characteristics, behavior, and habitats of migrating birds. These terms have specific meanings.
bird avian migration glossary • definitions terms seasonal bird movements • bird migration vocabulary meanings • altitudinal molt partial migration • diurnal nocturnal migration
Blue Genes
The quest for mood genes continues ...
depression • bipolar disorder • mood • genetics • mood genes
The quest for mood genes continues ...
depression • bipolar disorder • mood • genetics • mood genes
Amazing Benefits of Breastmilk
The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. Breastmilk is a living fluid filled with amazing antibodies, enzymes, proteins and a wide array of nutrients.
benefits of breastmilk • tryptophan sleep patterns • immunoglobulins in breastmilk • breastmilk antibodies • fads2
The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. Breastmilk is a living fluid filled with amazing antibodies, enzymes, proteins and a wide array of nutrients.
benefits of breastmilk • tryptophan sleep patterns • immunoglobulins in breastmilk • breastmilk antibodies • fads2
Best Foods to Beat Insomnia
Insomnia is a common symptom of conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, or can simply be caused by stress. The following foods can help you get to sleep.
insomnia • food and insomnia • food and sleep • cherries and insomnia • bananas and insomnia
Insomnia is a common symptom of conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, or can simply be caused by stress. The following foods can help you get to sleep.
insomnia • food and insomnia • food and sleep • cherries and insomnia • bananas and insomnia
Five Lifestyle Changes to Fight Hypertension
Popping pills is not the only answer to elevated levels of blood pressure. Making some simple changes in lifestyle can actually help reduce hypertension.
hypertension • bringing down blood pressure • elevated levels of blood pressure • blood pressure diet • tips to reduce blood pressure
Popping pills is not the only answer to elevated levels of blood pressure. Making some simple changes in lifestyle can actually help reduce hypertension.
hypertension • bringing down blood pressure • elevated levels of blood pressure • blood pressure diet • tips to reduce blood pressure
Insomnia and Melatonin
For quite some time, Melatonin has been thought to help with a number of sleep related disorders, now it is clinically known that it does help insomnia.
insomnia • melatonin • sleep problems • hormone problems • menopause
For quite some time, Melatonin has been thought to help with a number of sleep related disorders, now it is clinically known that it does help insomnia.
insomnia • melatonin • sleep problems • hormone problems • menopause
New Jet Lag Remedy Getting Ready for Take-off
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave listless air travelers a jolt of potentially good news in September by granting a speedy review of a jet lag treatment.
jet lag remedy • fatigue • air sickness hydration exercise • alternative medicine • sleep disorders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave listless air travelers a jolt of potentially good news in September by granting a speedy review of a jet lag treatment.
jet lag remedy • fatigue • air sickness hydration exercise • alternative medicine • sleep disorders
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