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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...

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

24 Oct 2018 6:47 AM

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 July 2018 2:46 AM

With a prolonged exposure of blue light after sunset, one resets his/her circadian rhythm, without even realising it. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Tuning your body clock

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

2 April 2019 3:28 PM

Sleep duration is an important predictor of HRQOL in CKD (Photo: 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...

23 May 2018 10:09 AM

Sleep deprivation and difficulties with getting a good nights rest have long been linked to cognitive problems over time. (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 March 2018 5:15 AM

Apnea that isnt properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased quality of life, heart attacks, failure. (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 March 2018 7:01 AM

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...

3 Dec 2018 3:25 AM

Sleep duration is an important predictor of HRQOL in CKD (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...

15 Jun 2018 1:05 PM

Hydroxytyrosol is a polyphenol found in extra-virgin olive oil with antioxidant properties that reverses some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. (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...

7 Sept 2018 3:02 AM

This white thing on the chocolate does not mean that the chocolate is mouldy. (Photo: Pixabay

Chocolate may help you sleep, says study

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

22 Sept 2018 10:55 AM