(Natural News) A little stress may help a person’s body clock run better, suggests a study published in the journal Neuron. The body has its own internal clock called the circadian clock. It runs in the background to carry out essential functions, which occur in alignment with certain circadian rhythms, such as the sleep-wake cycle. A closer […]

(Natural News) The treatment for cancer is neither in the drugs nor in the radiation after all – it’s in the timing. According to a recent article published in Psychology Today, a leading magazine on behavioral science, chronotherapy may be used as a natural and non-invasive treatment for cancer. The circadian clock and human health […]

(Natural News) You might think that the rest of your body goes to sleep the moment you do, but it seems that this isn’t the case. A recent study has brought to light how different parts of the body don’t follow the brain’s “central clock” and instead follow their own. Two recent studies from University of […]

(Natural News) The circadian rhythm is your body’s internal process that follows a daily cycle. This rhythm typically responds to light levels in an individual’s environment, which helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Maintaining a consistent circadian rhythm is essential to overall health – chronic disruption of your regular sleep schedule can have adverse health consequences. […]

(Natural News) When your body clock is not on “schedule,” it can cause physical, mental and emotional problems. This is especially the case for sleeping. However, you don’t need to rely on medications to help you get good rest. There are natural ways to reset your body clock, so you can get a good night’s […]

(Natural News) Sleep is one of the most important things the human body needs to perform at an optimal level. Unfortunately, getting enough quality sleep has become a rarity nowadays. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50 to 70 million American adults have chronic sleep disorders. Poor sleep can […]

(Natural News) When you eat is just as important as what you eat, according to a recent study published in Cell. Researchers from the Medical Research Council and the University of Manchester found that insulin plays a crucial role in communicating the timing of meals to cellular clocks found all over the body. In particular, eating at the “wrong” […]

(Natural News) Sleeping is essential to a person’s physical and mental health. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that one in three American adults does not get enough sleep each night. Not getting enough sleep can lead to many health problems, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and depression. Moreover, a drowsy person is more likely to […]

(Natural News) Studies have shown a link between irregular sleep schedules and higher risks of developing tumors. They suggest that the disruption to the body’s circadian rhythm is helping “turn on” genes that make tumors grow. The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal biological processes that keep it synchronized with the day and night cycles. […]

(Natural News) One in three Americans have trouble sleeping, but a recent study has revealed that avoiding one habit can help improve it. European researchers found that avoiding the use of gadgets, like phones, tablets, and computers, is key to getting better sleep. Previous research has shown that exposure to blue light – the kind of […]