Articles related to "Circadian Rhythms"



"Sleep in Heavenly Peace"
This week's article address the number one issue for shiftworkers - Getting enough quality sleep when working nights.
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A Wonder Drug For Shiftworkers?
Provigil has the potential of revolutionizing the 24 hour society.
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Another Key for Better Sleep
Why Gramma's advice is still sound
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Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
DSPS is characterized by late onset of sleep and late awakenings relative to the "norm". Does this sound like you?
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Disciplined People
Organized and disciplined people can adapt well to shiftwork. Here's why.
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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.
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Larks and Owls
Are you a lark or an owl? Your answer may help determine if you're more suited to shiftwork.
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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
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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.
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Oh My Goodness, Not Another Body Rhythm!
Ultradian rhythms occur many times a day, and can be used to your best advantage.
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Truth Behind Melatonin
This article on Melatonin will hopefully "shed some light" on some of those questions on this magical "drug of darkness".
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Unconscious Solutions
Unlock the power of the unconsious during naps and long restful sleep
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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.
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With Exercise, Timing is Everything
The time of your circadian cycle may have a big impact on exercise benefits
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Women and Shiftwork - Are You At Risk?
Women who work at night are more vulnerable than their male counterparts
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is Spring Fever?
Spring Fever is a physiological and psychological shift in the body's response to changing seasons.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Teens: Primed for Sleep?
Teens aren't lazy, they're just tired!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Light Therapy for ADHD
Several studies of adults with ADHD have found that for some, light therapy generates a significant reduction in symptoms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Blue Genes
The quest for mood genes continues ...
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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.
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Natural Sleep Aid Remedies for Insomnia
Sleep aid remedies are found in herbal supplements that help people fight insomnia and rest more soundly.
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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.
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The Importance of Sleep to Teenagers
Parents need to understand how much sleep teenagers need, and how to help them get adequate rest.
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9 Natural Cures for Insomnia
People who suffer from sleepless nights know that curing insomnia isn't easy - but it is possible, with these natural, non-invasive sleep aids and insomnia cures.
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Blood sugar rises and you’re not even eating? It’s not fair!
Learn more about how glycogen works, and how it may alter how you eat while on the job.
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Cluster Headache Research Shows Brain Abnormality
Scientists previously thought cluster headaches were caused by abnormal activity in a normal brain. Not so, according to recent research which shows structural differences in the brain of cluster headache sufferers.
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Common Causes of Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome
Adrenal Fatigue may be the most common health condition that exists. Chronic stressors, lack of rest and sleep and other illnesses can all be factors in this syndrome.
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Daylight Savings Time! Spring Forward?
The acceptance and implementation of Daylight Savings Time (DST) has been off and on for 90 years. There has always been controversy over the true benefits.
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Dealing With Seasonal Affected Disorder
With the challenges of winter also comes the winter blues. Seasonal Affected Disorder (S.A.D.) causes mild to severe depression due to lack of sunshine.
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Epilepsy-Misdiagnosis is Common
The diagnosis of epilepsy is often wrong. Several studies indicate that, worldwide, as many as 50% of those diagnosed with epilepsy have seizures due to other causes.
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Getting Babies to Sleep
The advice given to exhausted parents is very different than advice for people having difficulty sleeping. Only one is based on research.
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How Classical Music Helps Cure Insomnia
Insomnia affects every area of one's life. Listening to classical music before bed or while sleeping can be conducive to a great night's rest!
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How Food Affects Sleep
Food and drink can directly impact sleep quality. The right combination of nutrients, eaten at the right time, can foster a good night's sleep.
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