Monday, August 27, 2018

Circadian Rhythms, Thyroid Hormone and Vision Loss

Experts have long known that a person's "circadian clock" can influence their metabolism, sleep patterns and immunity. In ophthalmology, circadian rhythms are known to regulate various aspects of photoreceptor physiology, but their contribution to photoreceptor development and function has been unclear.

Read more... https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/circadian-rhythms-thyroid-hormone-and-vision-loss/

Sunday, August 19, 2018

What the world can learn about equality from the Nordics

Rising inequality is one of the biggest social and economic issues of our time. It is linked to poorer economic growth and fosters social discontent and unrest. So, given that the five Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – are some of the world's most equal on a number of measures, it makes sense to look to them for lessons in how to build a more equal society.

Read more... http://theconversation.com/what-the-world-can-learn-about-equality-from-the-nordic-model-99797