Individuals affected with Alzheimer's disease exhibit a marked disruption of normal circadian patterns. These are most noticeable as disruptions of sleep.| Chronobiology.com
Mental illness is a major health problem throughout the world. Scientists estimate that around 18 percent of people have a mental illness, which adds up to more than 42 million Americans. Determining the neurological basis of these diseases is essential to finding effective treatments and thus a major area of research. New studies are suggesting that a disrupted circadian rhythm may contribute to a diverse range of mental illness from clinical depression to bipolar disorder.| Chronobiology.com
For any disease, discerning between causes and symptoms is vital, especially for those illnesses that aren’t fully understood. One of the best examples of this is depression, which has intrigued experts for many years.| Chronobiology.com
Researchers previously believed that light intensity was the most important factor in regulating one's internal clocks. However, a new study suggests that light color plays an important role in the circadian rhythm of mice, and possibly other animals as well.| Chronobiology.com
Scientists have long tried to figure out exactly how cancer occurs in hopes of finding a cure. Circadian clock genes may be an important piece of this puzzle.| Chronobiology.com
There is an increasing amount of interest in light therapy and especially in light therapy alarm clocks. Recent studies in chronobiology and human behavior have shown that simple exposure to the right type of light at the right times of day can affect mood, sleeping habits, and even overall health.| Chronobiology.com
While new wonder drugs for hypertension hit the pharmaceutical market almost every year, many people still live with uncontrollably high blood pressure and the accompanying high risk of heart attack. However, new studies in chronobiology show that chronotherapy, or timing therapies and medication according to the circadian rhythm, may present a hopeful new avenue of treatment.| Chronobiology.com
