Despite the important role circadian rhythms and sleep play in addiction, neuroscientists like me are only now beginning to understand the molecular mechanisms behind these effects.
A study of over 13 million hours of light exposure data links high night light levels to increased mortality risk and highlights health benefits of daytime light exposure.
Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD, makes pioneering discoveries into the surprising powers of the hormone melatonin on the mammalian body.
The Coalition for Permanent Standard Time urges restoration of year-round standard time, arguing the move would promote better sleep, safety, and overall well-being.
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Eyesafe calculates a Circadian Protection Factor score by assessing the intensity and proportion of blue light stimulating optical cells.
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A team of scientists uncovered how a protein that controls our biological clock modifies its own function, offering new ways for treating jet lag and seasonal adjustments.
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Daylight saving time shifts clocks forward, but the reason behind longer summer days and shorter winter ones lies in Earth’s natural cycles.
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New research reveals that Alzheimer’s biomarker levels fluctuate throughout the day, likely influenced by sleep or circadian mechanisms.
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Flinders University researchers have carried out an investigation into the suggestion that daylight saving time (DST) is damaging to our health.
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A University of California, Irvine study reveals that circadian clock disruptions alter the gut microbiome and weaken intestinal barriers, potentially accelerating colorectal cancer progression.
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Strategic lighting interventions may be able to enhance the performance, sleep, safety, and well-being of night shift workers exposed to inadequate lighting during their shifts.
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Previous studies have linked night owls to higher diabetes risk, but new findings suggest that factors beyond lifestyle may be to blame.
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Establishing a regular sleep and eating schedule, aligned with the body’s circadian clock, can improve health within a week, according to two experts in sleep and metabolism.
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A study reveals that the start of daylight saving time may lead to increased snacking and fewer gym visits.
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A study found that OLED TV panels may improve sleep health by increasing melatonin secretion and releasing less blue light.
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A new study links positively charged amino acid blocks with changes to our internal clocks.
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Staying up late disrupts adolescents’ circadian rhythms, increasing carb intake and sedentary tendencies, a study finds.
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A study shows the body clock significantly affects NBA players’ performances, influencing outcomes across different time zones.
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