The circadian rhythm is a biological cycle lasting approximately 24 hours that synchronizes sleep, hormones, metabolism, and nearly all bodily functions. While many people associate the “internal clock” primarily with the brain, the stomach also plays a central role in this timing mechanism. In fact, there is a bidirectional connection: the circadian rhythm influences stomach […]
Circadian Rhythm and Diabetes Risk: What is the Connection?
Like all living beings, human physiological processes are influenced by circadian rhythms. The disruption of our internal clocks due to increasingly unbalanced lifestyles is directly linked to the explosive increase in type 2 diabetes cases. By what mechanism? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) in Switzerland has lifted […]
Eating Habits: The Role Played by Certain Seasons
You might think that summer is healthier. The sun is shining, we get plenty of vitamin D, and the days are long. However, research findings from the University of Copenhagen suggest that winter eating habits are better for our metabolic health than summer eating habits, at least if you are a mouse. Researchers studied the […]
Eating During the Day can be Good for Mental Health
Can food combat bad moods? A new study provides further evidence that mealtimes can influence mental health, including the extent of mood swings caused by depression and anxiety. Timing of Food Intake could be Crucial in Reducing Mood Swings Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health system, […]
Hidden Bacterial Molecules in the Brain Reveal New Secrets of Sleep
What causes us to fall asleep? The answer may lie not only in our brains, but also in their complex interaction with the microorganisms that live in our intestines. New research from Washington State University suggests a new paradigm for understanding sleep, showing that a substance found in the mesh-like walls of bacteria, known as […]
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