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University of Bristol Study Reveals Cortisol Rise Happens Before Waking, Not After

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Bristol has challenged the long-standing belief that waking up triggers a spike in cortisol, the body’s stress hormone. Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the research shows that cortisol … Read the full press release

University of Groningen chronobiologist Maan van de Werken discovered yellow light healthier for people working at night

People who work in shifts for long periods run health risks. The probable cause is a disruption of their circadian rhythm, which is controlled by the biological clock (a group of cells located in the brain). Chronobiologist Maan van de … Read the full press release