Sleep Part 1: Importance of sleep
Sleep is a vital nightly “tune-up” for brain and body health and wellbeing. During sleep, the human body seems quiet, but at a molecular, chemical,… Read More »Sleep Part 1: Importance of sleep
Sleep
The 4 Keys to Health and Wellness
Eat the Mediterranean Way: Eating a Mediterranean diet is shown to reduce the risk of many major health issues. Fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts… Read More »The 4 Keys to Health and Wellness
Sleep Part 2: How to Optimise Sleep
What happens to you and your health when you lack optimal sleep. Get the best rest, regardless of your work schedule. Use “awake time” for… Read More »Sleep Part 2: How to Optimise Sleep
Our natural sleep cycle: A Ted Talk by Jessica Gamble
Here at myCircadianClock, we often talk about the science behind your circadian clock. We wanted to take a moment to think about the cultural and… Read More »Our natural sleep cycle: A Ted Talk by Jessica Gamble
Clocks in College: How your body clock affects your ability to learn
More and more students find themselves staying up late in order to complete assignments, study for tests, make time for a job, or maintain a social life. In our previous blog, Clocks in College, we discussed the notion that many students experience circadian disruption without realizing the full implication that it has on their health. Most students understand on some level that this fluctuating schedule can have negative effects (they are tired, experience more anxiety, etc) but rarely do students realize that disruption of their circadian rhythm is increasing their risk for many metabolic diseases (see our blog: Biological Clocks). Even more surprising, is that most students have no idea how much their own study schedule could be impacting their ability to learn.
Caffeine
Caffeine is one of the most used stimulants in the world with over 80% of adults in the US consuming caffeine daily. Caffeine is most commonly consumed through coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks, but foods such as dark chocolate also have high levels of caffeine. Given the wide spread consumption of caffeine, it is important to understand how it affects our physiology.
MyCircadianClock ‘How To’ Videos!
We are happy to announce that we now have ‘How To’ videos for how to log your food/beverage, sleep, and activity when using myCircadianClock!