circadian rhythm

Go camping to get a better sleep

The key to getting a good night’s sleep may lie in simply spending more time outdoors, according to new research published in Current Biology. Technology-filled environments could be responsible for issues with our circadian rhythm and sleep timing, which causes us to have trouble falling and staying asleep. Previous research has shown that exposure to ...click here to read more

With a disrupted circadian rhythm, even low-salt diet may increase resting blood pressure, vascular disease risk

If a person’s circadian rhythm is broken, even a low-salt diet may increase resting blood pressure and the risk of vascular disease. There are many factors that can alter or change a person’s circadian rhythm, including disrupted sleep, shift work, aging, and disease. A circadian dysfunction can contribute to high blood pressure, and although a ...click here to read more