circadian rhythm

Does the Timing of Cancer Chemotherapy Appointments Matter?

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Does the Timing of Cancer Chemotherapy Appointments Matter?

What time is it? Your body knows, based on a carefully calibrated internal clock that turns certain genes off and on throughout the day. And humans have long known that certain medicines are best used at different times of day: caffeine in the morning, to name one. What if cancer medications, provided at specifically tuned … Read more

Treating Insomnia When Sleep Hygiene Isn’t Enough

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Treating Insomnia When Sleep Hygiene Isn’t Enough

SOURCES: Annie Miller, behavioral sleep medicine therapist, DC Metro Sleep and Psychotherapy. Mayo Clinic: “Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills.” Kaur, H; Spurling, B; Bollu, P. Chronic Insomnia, StatPearls Publishing, 2021.   Sleep Foundation: “Light Therapy for Insomnia Sufferers,” “Sleep Hygiene,” “Light and Sleep,” “Mental Health and Sleep.” Stanford Health Care: “Stimulus … Read more