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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

How scientists are shining light on the biology behind seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder arises from endogenous, physiological seasonal changes in mood driven primarily by reduced daylight and circadian disruption, causing lethargy, oversleeping and carbohydrate cravings.
#daylight-saving-time
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Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It sounds like witchcraft': can light therapy really give you better skin, cleaner teeth, stronger joints?

Light therapy uses specific wavelengths—especially red and infrared—with some proven benefits from sunlight but mixed and frequency-dependent evidence for many commercial devices.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Audio long read: How to get the best night's sleep - what the science says

Understanding the body's network of biological clocks, not quick hacks or gadgets, offers the most promising path to reliably improving sleep and tailoring treatments.
Medicine
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Bass Elected to the National Academy of Medicine - News Center

Joseph Bass was elected to the National Academy of Medicine for foundational work expanding circadian mechanisms in metabolic health and disease.
Health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Feeling the Fall Funk? It Might Be More Than Just the Weather

Shorter fall days disrupt circadian rhythms, increase melatonin, lower vitamin D, and cause fatigue and mood changes mitigated by light therapy and vitamin D.
#sunlight
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

The Power of Sunlight in Shaping Your Emotional Well-Being

Sunlight directly improves mood by increasing serotonin and vitamin D, and enhances mental clarity, focus, and emotional resilience.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Alternative medicine

The Benefits of Sunlight

Sunlight provides health benefits and poses risks, affecting both your immune system and mood.
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#jet-lag
fromFortune
4 months ago
Travel

Teach for All CEO Wendy Kopp says she's cracked the code on jet lag-and hasn't experienced it at all since adopting the trick

fromFortune
4 months ago
Travel

Teach for All CEO Wendy Kopp says she's cracked the code on jet lag-and hasn't experienced it at all since adopting the trick

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Wellness
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

I Finally Ditched My Blackout Curtains - And I've Never Slept Better

Blackout curtains improve sleep quality by blocking light, aiding the body's natural sleep rhythms.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The 9-5 schedule might be hurting your team's performance

Chronotype significantly impacts performance; aligning work schedules with individual biological rhythms enhances productivity and well-being.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Sleep Experts Just Shared The Morning Habit You Should Avoid In Order To Get Better Sleep, And I'm Feeling Very Called Out

I try not to linger in bed because I definitely feel like that causes me to feel more lazy or groggy.
Alternative medicine
Wellness
fromScienceDaily
5 months ago

Timing, consistency of activity linked to better fitness

Circadian rhythms influence physical health, suggesting that timing of daily activity can improve fitness and walking efficiency in older adults.
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