Sex Differences in Body Clock May Benefit Women’s Heart Health
Researchers report Per1, a gene that governs circadian rhythm, acts differently in women, and may protect them from heart disease.... Read More...
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How the Body Clock Controls Inflammation
A new study sheds light on how the circadian clock controls inflammatory response. By understanding the link between inflammation and circadian rhythm, researchers believe it may be most effective to target specific conditions at certain times of the day. The findings may also explain why those who experience body clock disruptions are more susceptible to inflammatory conditions.... Read More...
Body Clock Disruptions Occur Years Before Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s
According to researchers, circadian disruptions can occur years before symptoms of Alzheimer's develop. The findings could help to identify those at risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease as they age.... Read More...
How Emotions Influence Our Internal Clock
A new study sheds light on human perception. Researchers report our mental time processing system is able to flexibly adapt to predictive time patterns.... Read More...
Later Circadian Timing of Food Intake Is Associated with Increased Body Mass Index
According to researchers, those who eat in close proximity to their natural melatonin onset are more likely to have a higher percentage of body fat and BMI than those who eat earlier.... Read More...
Body Clock Proteins Regulated by Cell’s Waste Disposal System
Researchers develop a new way to identify interacting proteins.... Read More...
Protein GRK2 Appears to Help Regulate Body Clock
A new study reports on the crucial role the protein GRK2 plays in regulating the body's internal clock. ... Read More...
Circadian Clock Measures Time of Day by Color of Light
According to a new study, the color of light has significant impact on our circadian clock.... Read More...
Is Overexposure to Artificial Light Affecting Our Health?
Overexposure to artificial light, especially from devices which emit blue light, can suppress melatonin and disrupt the circadian cycle, a new study reports.... Read More...