CHRONOTYPE

Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Night Owls and Back Pain: What's the Link?

In Japan, many government workers are feeling the ache. Not just any ache, but low back pain. It's a big problem. Why? Well, it might have something to do with their sleep patterns. Some people are night owls. They stay up late and wake up late. Others are early birds. They go to bed early and rise with the sun. This is called a person's chronotype. It's like their b...

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Sleep Patterns and Cancer: What's the Connection?

Cancer is a complex disease influenced by many factors, including lifestyle choices. Sleep, a crucial part of our daily routine, has been under the microscope for its potential role in cancer risk. Most studies have focused on how long we sleep, but recent attention has shifted to when we sleep and how consistent our sleep patterns are. This shift is important becaus...

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Sleep, Eat, Repeat: How Your Daily Habits Might Affect Bladder Cancer

Ever thought about how your sleep and eating habits might be connected to bladder cancer? It's a big deal. When these habits don't match up with our body's natural rhythms, it can lead to some serious health problems. This is especially true for people who already have cancer. Bladder cancer is the most common type of cancer in the urinary system. Researcher...

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Morning People and the MIND Diet: A Winning Combo for Weight Management

You know how some people are morning birds, while others are night owls? This study of 1, 100 overweight and obese individuals looked into how their internal clocks, or chronotypes, and their diet affect their health. The MIND diet, which combines the Mediterranean and DASH diets, was the focus. Researchers found that those who stuck to the MIND diet had lower body ...

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