Research What Happens if Your Circadian Rhythms are Out of Whack? By Leslie Orr Oct. 21, 2022 If jet lag, nighttime snacking, lack of sleep, or irregular work schedules factor into your life, a recent study adds to the evidence of cancer risk.
Research Fresh Faces, New Energy: Brian Altman, Ph.D. By Leslie Orr Sep. 30, 2020 Brian Altman, Ph.D., began his career studying circadian rhythms, but after losing a family member to lung cancer, his work shifted its focus.
Research The Night Gardeners -- Immune Cells Rewire, Repair Brain While We Sleep By Mark Michaud Oct. 21, 2019 Science tells us that a lot of good things happen in our brains while we sleep – learning and memories are consolidated and waste is removed, among other things. New research shows for the first time ...
Patient Care Quick Questions with a Cancer Researcher: Circadian Rhythm and Cancer By URMC Communications Jul. 24, 2019 Our circadian rhythm — a scientific way to describe our bodies’ natural 24 hour cycles over the day and night— can impact when we feel sleepy or awake. But did you know cells also have their own ...
Patient Care Could Your Snore Mean Something More? By Lori Barrette Mar. 7, 2019 There’s a difference between making sounds in your sleep, and being a sound sleeper. When snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, that difference may have serious health implications. Learn more about ...
Research Not All Sleep is Equal When It Comes to Cleaning the Brain By Mark Michaud Feb. 27, 2019 New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we ...
Patient Care Beat the Blues: 5 Tips for Tackling SAD By Lori Barrette Jan. 18, 2019 When it’s cold and drab outside, some people start feeling bad inside. This could be a sign of SAD—Seasonal Affective Disorder—that commonly strikes during the winter months. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin ...
Patient Care 6 Simple Steps to a Healthier You By Lori Barrette Dec. 31, 2018 A new year brings a fresh start, when many of us vow to make changes for the better. Unfortunately, those promises are often forgotten by February. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Lou Papa shares ...
Patient Care Spring Forward: Resetting Your 'Body Clock' By Lori Barrette Mar. 8, 2018 While the shift to daylight saving time is a welcome sign of spring, it may take a while for your body to adjust to that lost hour. If you’re among the groggy who need time to recover from the ...
Research Earlier School Start Times May Increase Risk of Adolescent Depression and Anxiety, URMC Study Says By URMC Communications Oct. 1, 2017 Teenagers with school starting times before 8:30 a.m. may be at particular risk of experiencing depression and anxiety due to compromised sleep quality, according to a recent study out of URMC ...
