Are the “Winter Blues” Real?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and its milder cousin, the “winter blues,” are real. However, the scientific consensus about the core features, and causes, of...
This is Why Fashionably Late Dining Is the Worst Dieting Mistake in the World
I live in Tribeca, a gentrified corner of New York nestled along the Hudson River. People from all over flock to savor the food...
Understanding the genes that make our circadian clocks tick
Giles E. Duffield, University of Notre Dame
Have you ever wondered why you don’t feel tired until late at night but your spouse is fast...
Chemotherapy timing could influence how well the treatment works
Yanyan Yang, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and Aziz Sancar, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Most living organisms – animals, plants,...
How to Understand the Teenager in Your Life
Elizabeth Saenger, PhD
Teenagers may appear to be an alien species when it comes to wild activities, social media, and a tendency to go back...
Beating Jet Lag
From long and tedious security checks to cramped seating for most of us in economy class, it is a wonder that people choose to...
Window on Circadian Rhythm in the Home
Window on Circadian Rhythms in the Home
In the olden days, windows tended to be small because they were a liability. If they did not...
Winter Blues – When to Consider Drugs
Winter Blues: When to Consider Drugs
Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL) is the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of seasonal...
Five Ways to Help Your Baby Get a Good Circadian Rhythm
Five Ways to Help Your Baby Get a Good Circadian Rhythm
It is no secret that newborns sleep a lot, about 10-18 hours a day,...
Up and Away Part II: The Nitty Gritty of Jet Lag Management
Jet lag can ruin a vacation or business trip. Some travelers are more vulnerable than others. Major factors are east/west direction and number of...