[toc position='left'] Introduction Light does much more than help us see. It tells the brain what time it is. That signal coordinates sleep and wakefulness, hormone release, metabolism, mood, and hundreds of other processes that follow a roughly 24-hour rhythm. Its effects depend not simply on how much light reaches the eye, but when it arrives. Bright light in the morning and throughout the day strengthens the body's daytime signal. Dim evenings and dark nights allow the biological night to unfold. Modern life often reverses that pattern, giving us biologically dim days and unusually bright n... metabolism sleep depression mental health melatonin eyes circadian rhythm
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Watch now[toc position='left'] Most people understand the importance of sleep duration, but there's another critical—and often overlooked—factor that plays a major role in health and performance: sleep regularity. It's not just about how much sleep you get, but how consistently you go to bed and wake up each day. A growing body of research suggests that erratic sleep schedules—fluctuating bedtimes, wake-up times, and inconsistent sleep durations—can have profound consequences for both physical and mental health.[ref doi='10.1016/j.sleh.2023.07.016'] Irregular sleep patterns have been linked to everythi... sleep circadian rhythm time-restricted eating
Read more[toc position='left'] Introduction Microplastics are everywhere: in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the air we breathe. Imagine consuming the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic every week—just by going about your daily routine. As startling as it may seem, this is the reality we face, exposing our bodies to a hidden threat that’s growing by the day. What are microplastics? They're tiny pieces of plastic or other polymer-based materials, ranging from 5 millimeters (~0.2 inches) to as small as 100 nanometers, often called nanoplastics. These tiny particles contain a var... environment brain diet cardiovascular Microplastics pollution PFAS
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Watch now[toc position='left'] Sulforaphane is a bioactive compound derived from certain cruciferous vegetables, particularly broccoli (and its sprouts) and red kale. Robust evidence from epidemiological, clinical, rodent, and in vitro studies has demonstrated that sulforaphane exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may be beneficial against a wide range of chronic and acute diseases, including autism, cancer, metabolic dysfunction, and many others and may ameliorate some of the harmful effects associated with exposure to air pollution. Sulforaphane exerts its therapeutic effects t... sulforaphane cancer behavior supplements brain breast cancer inflammation autism antioxidant
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Watch now[toc position='left'] Bathing oneself in heat for the purposes of purification, cleansing, and healing is an ancient practice, dating back thousands of years and observed across many cultures. Variations of its use are seen today in the banyas of Russia, the sweat lodges of the American Indians, and, most famously, the saunas of Finland. Sauna use, sometimes referred to as "sauna bathing," is characterized by short-term passive exposure to extreme heat. This exposure elicits mild hyperthermia – an increase in the body's core temperature – that induces a thermoregulatory response involving neu... exercise inflammation sauna aging performance depression bisphenol a heat stress interesting alzheimer's
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