Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they are cultivated outside of the body. Researchers report that the rhythm is detectable as early as 2 weeks after birth but ...

In a review article published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases, scientists have provided an overview of recent studies investigating the association between circadian ...

Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism. While scientists have long known that certain core circadian clock genes ...

“It’s not just what you eat, it’s when you eat,” said David Barker, an associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior and author of a Feb. 18 study establishing the relationships between ...

In recent years, health enthusiasts and wellness experts have been raving about the benefits of aligning our eating habits with the body's natural rhythms. Enter the circadian diet, a nutrition ...

When it comes to losing weight, many people want to know what the best diet is. But increasing research shows that when you eat may just as important for your health and weight as what you eat. The ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that weight gain due to food consumption at inappropriate times may be attributed to impaired thermogenesis. Frank Rumpenhorst/picture alliance via Getty Images ...

Do you know what melatonin is? It is a natural hormone that regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycle aka circadian rhythm. In a recent study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, ...

A circadian rhythm is a natural process that regulates your body's sleep and wake patterns, among other key functions. It's often described as an internal clock that operates on a roughly 24-hour ...

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