The Circadian Rhythm

The Relationship Between the Circadian Rhythm and Sleep The circadian rhythm is a 24 hour periodic cycle that is adhered to by the body at all times. Circadian rhythms can be regarded as the biological clock of the body, and it comes from the words, circa, which means “around,” and diem, which means “day.” The [...]

Sleepy brains prone to freqeunt shutdowns

This is an interesting article concerning the adverse effects of not getting enough sleep. It’s always been clear to sleep researchers that the brain is practically forced to take periodic bouts of mini naps if it doesn’t get enough sleep. That’s why we find ourselves nodding off if miss our regular sleep times. After reading [...]