Just south of Germany’s Rhön Mountains, situated on the banks of the Franconian Saale River, lies a beautiful spa town with lush green pastures, beautiful architecture and countless medicinal springs. This town, Bad Kissingen, has hosted spa guests and been a favorite getaway of the European aristocracy since as early as the 16th century. Today, […]
Chronobiology and Metabolism: The Role of Clock Genes
Metabolism is one of the most important processes that occurs in the human body. Like all other life processes, it is deeply connected to internal clocks. Several recent studies on chronobiology and metabolism have found that the body’s 24-hour circadian rhythm affects a variety of metabolic processes, indicating that maintaining a healthy sleep-wake cycle maybe […]
The Real Battle of the Sexes: Sleep Differences Between Women and Men
More and more research is revealing that men and women are different in a variety of ways, aside from the obvious anatomical differences. According to several studies, the realm of sleep is no exception. Men and women have slight differences in their circadian rhythms that can have a huge impact on their daily routine. In […]
There are Multiple Clocks in our Body, but How do They Communicate?
How do our bodies keep time? According to new research, our individual organs and central clocks may work together through a process known as coupled oscillation. We often talk about the circadian rhythm as though it were one single timepiece. However, our internal clocks are much more complicated than this. In fact, every organ system […]
The Biological Clock Plays a Crucial Role in the Eating Habits of Teenagers Later in the Day
The causes of obesity are complex and influenced by many factors. While research has shown links between sleep, eating habits and weight gain, scientists are still unsure about the role of the circadian system – the biological clock – in shaping eating habits. However, a new study from researchers at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical […]
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