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Every morning, a precisely coordinated biological program begins in the human body. Even before we are fully awake, cortisol levels rise, body temperature changes, metabolism is activated, and certain genes are switched on while others are shut down. At night, on the other hand, repair processes take place, the immune system functions differently, and the […]

When researchers talk about biological rhythms, most people assume they are talking about the internal clocks of animals. However, internal clocks are not limited to just mammals. Have you ever wondered if plants sleep? While this may seem like a philosophical question, researchers in chronobiology may have found the answer. Although modern chronobiology research focuses […]

A new analysis of the Canadian Study of Adolescent Behaviors suggests that adolescents and young adults who take pre-workout supplements—including products such as Bang!, Jack3D, and C4—are far more likely to suffer from extremely short sleep duration. The researchers examined data from more than 1,000 participants aged 16 to 30. The results showed that individuals […]

Do you get sleepy when you are cold? Researchers have discovered new insights about how temperature affects the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that determines when we sleep, when we wake and when our body performs important cell repair processes. This internal clock is set by external cues such as light […]