Circadian Lifehacks Articles

Mood prediction algorithm shows the importance of circadian rhythm.

by user
October 9, 2019

Researchers recently published the results of an interesting study that shows how circadian rhythm is intertwined with mood disorders. They did this by tracking the activity and mood of the study participants over a two year period, and then they… Read More »

The Birds and the Bees: Lighting Up the Night

by user
September 19, 2019

Light at night not only causes human health problems, but it also messes with the birds and the bees. Along with pretty much all the other critters… While you and I can put up some blackout shades or sleep with… Read More »

light at night impairs cognitive function

Bright Light Before Bed Impairs Thinking the Next Day

by user
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

I’ve written many times about the effects of looking at your phone, TV, computer, etc before bed. It turns out that the intensity of light may also affect circadian rhythm and cognitive function – separately from sleep. Here is a… Read More »

Timing of Green Tea Intake Matters

by user
September 16, 2019

A new study is out that examines the impact of green tea on blood glucose levels after a meal. As a little bit of background, green tea catechols are often promoted for reducing the risk of diabetes. The results are… Read More »

Diabetes is caused by circadian rhythm disruption

by user
September 12, 2019September 16, 2019

Type 2 diabetes is an epidemic. It seems like everyone these days is diabetic or pre-diabetic (or I’ve even heard the term pre-pre-diabetic used). We all seem headed down that path… So what is going on? Everyone knows that sugar… Read More »

Teens, Social Media Usage, and Lack of Sleep: Impact on Learning and Mental Health

by Debbie Moon
April 19, 2019September 5, 2019

There have been several really good studies published recently that are eye opening. Teen use of social media – especially at night – is truly detrimental. Even life-threatening. Why isn’t anyone doing anything about this? Let me lay out the… Read More »

Artificial Light at Night and Tumor Growth

by Debbie Moon
January 20, 2019September 5, 2019

I’ve written several times on the link between artificial light at night and breast cancer.

Tracking Sleep with the Oura Ring

by Debbie Moon
January 11, 2019September 5, 2019

After six weeks of patiently waiting, I recently got my new Oura ring in the mail! I’ve also realized that I am totally spoiled by Amazon Prime and the ability to get almost everything else that I want in two… Read More »

Changing the school start time for high schoolers

by Debbie Moon
January 1, 2019September 5, 2019

There have been several news stories and political movements recently to delay school start times for teenagers. The stories inevitably start with the fact that when children reach the age of adolescents, they have a shift in sleep phase and… Read More »

Blue-blocking Glasses: Why? and What kind?

by Debbie Moon
January 1, 2019September 5, 2019

The biggest overall action you can take for your health, in my opinion, is to optimize your circadian rhythm. Yes, that is a big statement when there are so many other things you can do for your health such as… Read More »