Circadian Rhythm

Different pathways process long-term circadian rhythms and short-term exposure to light EVANSTON, Ill. -- Either to check the time or waste time, people often look at their smartphones after waking in the middle of the night. While this…

A study in rats has revealed the presence of naturally occurring DMT, an increasingly popular hallucinogen In the past few years, thrill-seekers from Hollywood, Silicon Valley and beyond have been travelling to South America to take part…

Credit: University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed. In mice they…

Telemedicine is as effective as face-to-face delivery of insomnia therapy SAN ANTONIO - Preliminary findings from two analyses of an ongoing study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia delivered by telemedicine is as…

A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of 'night owls' - people with extreme late sleeping and waking habits - could lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timings, improved performance in the mornings, better eating habits and a…

Chronic insomnia identified in nearly one-third of hospital nursing staff SAN ANTONIO - According to preliminary results of a new study, there is a high prevalence of insufficient sleep and symptoms of common sleep disorders among medical…

Middle and high schoolers felt less sleepy and more engaged in academics SAN ANTONIO - Preliminary findings from a new study of middle school and high school students suggest that they got more sleep and were less likely to feel too sleepy…

Automated caffeine-guidance algorithm determines ideal dosage and timing SAN ANTONIO - A web-based caffeine optimization tool successfully designs effective strategies to maximize alertness while avoiding excessive caffeine consumption,…

Molecular mechanism of the interplay of clock proteins for generating a circadian oscillationCredit: Koichi Kato Organisms on this planet, including human beings, exhibit a biological rhythm that repeats about every 24 h to adapt to…

Body parts respond to day and night independently from brain, studies show Irvine, Calif., May 30, 2019 - Can your liver sense when you're staring at a television screen or cellphone late at night? Apparently so, and when such activity is…