Circadian Rhythm

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Tuning your body clock

Here’s all you need to know about tuning your body clock and be the best version of yourself.

02 Apr 2019 8:58 PM

The human body runs on a 24-hour cycle which is regulated by our internal clock, which is known as a circadian rhythm, or chronotype.

Study finds night owls to be at high risk of heart disease, diabetes

Researchers have uncovered a growing body of evidence indicating an increased risk of ill health in people with an evening preference.

03 Dec 2018 8:55 AM

Although the exact causes of depression are not certain, it is believed a disrupted circadian rhythm – or body clock – could be to blame.

Taking hot bath twice a week is better than exercise for treating depression

Experts say that this could be because it restores the body’s natural temperature rhythm over the course of the day.

24 Oct 2018 12:17 PM

The circadian rhythm or internal clock is the one responsible for the different bodily functions such as sleeping, waking and temperature. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chocolate may help you sleep, says study

A vital nutrient found in dark chocolates help a person sleep better at night.

22 Sep 2018 4:25 PM

These new findings suggest that ApoA-IV is a blocker of platelet surface glycoproteins GPIIbIIIa. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how olive oil could prevent heart attacks and strokes

Foods with high unsaturated fats, and sleep patterns, create perfect combination for protein to reduce chances of cardiovascular disease.

07 Sep 2018 8:32 AM

Breast and prostate cancers are also among those most strongly associated with night-shift work, circadian disruption and alteration of biological rhythms.

Having an early dinner may lower risk of breast, prostate cancer

Study concluded that adherence to diurnal eating patterns is associated with a lower risk of cancer.

19 Jul 2018 8:16 AM

Previous studies have also shown that night owls are twice as much likely to suffer from depression. (Photo: AFP)

Early birds less prone to depression: Study

The researchers found that late chronotypes or night owls are less likely to be married, more likely to live alone and be smokers.

15 Jun 2018 6:35 PM

Using light-emitting electronic devices in the late evening can postpone our decision to go to sleep, and make us more sleepy the next morning. (Photo: File/AFP)

Tablet devices may disrupt healthy sleep: Study

When using the tablets, participants rated themselves as less sleepy in the evenings and less alert in the first hour after awakening.

23 May 2018 3:39 PM

According to studies, one in every three adults suffers from sleeplessness and one in every 10 of them have it chronically. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 foods to help a person sleep

Rising stress is one of the factors which contribute to person’s insomnia and can be fixed by dietary changes.

13 Mar 2018 10:45 AM

Study found that in patients with insomnia, daytime bright light exposure improved sleep quality and duration. It also reduced the time it took to fall asleep by 83 per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 10 tips to sleep better at night

From correct exposure to light to having the perfect bedroom environment, we list ways to sleep better at night.

12 Mar 2018 12:31 PM

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