Circadian Rhythm News and Research

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From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

Researchers created Drosophila models using multi-omics profiles to elucidate the biological mechanisms and effects of everyday low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE).

7 Dec 2023

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Preclinical and clinical data to analyze gut microbial alterations in various dietary conditions.

5 Dec 2023

Gut-brain-sleep connection: Protecting the aging brain from neurological diseases

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses targeting the blood-brain barrier to delay aging-accompanied neurological diseases by modulating gut microbiota, circadian rhythms, and their interplays.

30 Nov 2023

Study reveals weight-related differences in daily energy burning

Weight influences how and when bodies burn energy, new research indicates.

15 Nov 2023

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

The relationship between dietary and sleep rhythms and blood pressure (BP) levels in children.

6 Nov 2023

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Late sleepers who skip breakfast face elevated risk for metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, especially in men, according to a large-scale study. The effects vary by age and gender, pointing to the complex interactions between sleep patterns, eating habits, and heart health.

30 Oct 2023

Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

Researchers find that increased night-time light exposure is linked to higher risks of various psychiatric disorders including depression and anxiety, while more daylight exposure lowers these risks. The large-scale study suggests modulating light patterns could be a non-pharmacological strategy for improving mental health.

12 Oct 2023

Parkinson's disease-related neuronal death more likely to occur at night

Disturbances in sleep patterns and the internal biological clock are frequently associated with Parkinson's disease.

29 Sep 2023

The science of when you should exercise to beat obesity

A new paper in Obesity explores the diurnal relationship of obesity to MVPA – at what time does MVPA pay off the most in preventing obesity?

25 Sep 2023

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century.

21 Sep 2023

Is your body clock the secret to peak athletic performance?

Review comprehensively explores how the circadian rhythm impacts sports performance, hormonal regulation, and immune system function in athletes. The study emphasizes the optimal times of day for athletic performance and underlines the role of circadian rhythm in hormonal balance and immune responses.

7 Sep 2023

Research reveals 71% of men in the UK are struggling to sleep through the night

New research, from men’s healthcare company Numan, suggests there is a sleep crisis among UK men with 71% of men surveyed struggling to sleep through the night.

4 Sep 2023

Time-restricted feeding reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, offers new hope for accessible treatment

Researchers explore the therapeutic potential of circadian-modulating interventions to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

27 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

Are irregular sleep patterns associated with increased mortality risk?

Researchers examined whether sleep regularity is associated with an increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality.

22 Aug 2023

Time-restricted feeding may correct the circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's disease

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is disruption to the body's circadian rhythm, the internal biological clock that regulates many of our physiological processes.

21 Aug 2023

Sleep dysfunction is underreported and underrecognized in Huntington's disease

A good night's sleep is essential for everyone. In individuals with Huntington’s disease (HD), sleep disturbances constitute an additional burden that may exacerbate disease outcomes and impact patients’ quality of life.

21 Aug 2023

Understanding how the body regulates circadian rhythms using mathematical models

Researchers are using mathematical models to better understand the effects of disruptions like daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet lag or even late-night phone scrolling on the body's circadian rhythms.

18 Aug 2023

Can light exposure behaviors predict chronotype, sleep quality, mood, memory, and concentration?

Researchers aimed to understand the influences of Light Exposure Behavior Assessment (LEBA) categories on chronotype, mood, sleep quality, memory, and concentration.

3 Aug 2023

Pennington Biomedical researcher wins NIH grant to study health effects of limited sleep and extended calorie intake

While we typically wouldn't give a second thought to that midnight snack, a shortened sleep cycle and the resulting extended eating duration can contribute to higher cardiovascular risk.

31 Jul 2023

Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Latest Circadian Rhythm News and Research

From LED screens to genes: The effects of blue light on aging and m6A methylation in fruit flies

How dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, impact gut microbiota and overall human health

Gut-brain-sleep connection: Protecting the aging brain from neurological diseases

Study reveals weight-related differences in daily energy burning

Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals

Late nights and skipping breakfast linked to increased heart disease risk, especially in men

Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

Parkinson's disease-related neuronal death more likely to occur at night

The science of when you should exercise to beat obesity

Renowned experts comprehensively review how climate change occurs and increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Is your body clock the secret to peak athletic performance?

Research reveals 71% of men in the UK are struggling to sleep through the night

Time-restricted feeding reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, offers new hope for accessible treatment

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Are irregular sleep patterns associated with increased mortality risk?

Time-restricted feeding may correct the circadian disruptions in Alzheimer's disease

Sleep dysfunction is underreported and underrecognized in Huntington's disease

Understanding how the body regulates circadian rhythms using mathematical models

Can light exposure behaviors predict chronotype, sleep quality, mood, memory, and concentration?

Pennington Biomedical researcher wins NIH grant to study health effects of limited sleep and extended calorie intake

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Latest Circadian Rhythm News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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