Body Clock

Catherine Pearson

An All-Natural Immune Booster?

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 02.16.2012

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It's common knowledge that too little sleep can increase our odds of getting sick, but a new study sheds light on just how direct the connection is. R...

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Scientists Identify Ancient Body Clock That Keeps All Life On Time

Posted 05.25.2011

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Scientists have identified the mechanism that controls the internal 24-hour clock of all forms of life -- a finding they say should shed light on ...

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No Time For Downtime? Getting Your Brain To Work Better

Matthew Edlund, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

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Matthew Edlund, M.D.

Don't believe Woody Allen when he says the brain is his "second most favorite organ." Make it your favorite organ. Treat your brain as the creative, renewing center of your mind.

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Time Travel 101: Managing Jet Lag Across Time Zones

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D.

As you start crossing time zones, that headachy, sleep-deprived feeling doesn't have to ruin your vacation or business trip.

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Are You A Lark or an Owl?

Janet Kinosian | Posted 11.17.2011

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Janet Kinosian

If you want sanity in your life, know who you are as a sleeper - a lark or an owl - and simply accept your nocturnal biology - leave the moral-indulgency clause alone.

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The Lark Vs. The Owl: Ingrained Sleep Patterns

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Owls tend to envy larks, though, especially when they hear about their counterparts who can rise before the sun and get half a day's work done before much of the world eats breakfast.

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Attention Parents: Sleep Problems May Trigger Manic Depression in Kids

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

If you're a parent, don't panic - now is the time to instill good sleep habits in your family. A healthy sleep life makes for a healthy life in general, regardless of the risk for any single illness or condition.

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Melatonin: Miracle or Mistake?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Melatonin is a hormone your body produces to help it regulate your sleep-wake cycles, but taking additional melatonin in the form of a supplement isn't as good an idea as you might think.

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