Why Your Body's Sleep Clock Matters as You Age
As we get older, our bodies produce less melatonin—a natural chemical that helps us sleep and protects our cells. This review explains how melatonin works in …
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Why Night Owls Might Eat Less Healthy Foods
Researchers studied 238 college students in India to understand why people who naturally stay up late tend to eat less healthy foods. They thought stress, …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Clock Matters When You Drink Alcohol
Your body runs on a 24-hour internal clock that controls everything from sleep to digestion. New research shows that alcohol disrupts this natural rhythm, and …
Read MoreWhen You Sleep Doesn't Affect Weight Loss Surgery Success
Researchers wanted to know if being a morning person, night owl, or somewhere in between affects how much weight people lose after weight loss surgery. They …
Read MoreAre You a Morning Person? It Might Affect What You Eat
A new study looked at how people's natural sleep schedules connect to what they eat. Researchers surveyed over 3,000 adults and found that morning people tend …
Read MoreNight Owls Eat More Junk Food Than Early Birds
Researchers studied 820 Spanish teenagers to see if their natural sleep schedule affects how much junk food they eat. They found that teens who naturally stay …
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