Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of health problems such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Schedules and individual sleep, eating and exercise rhythms can also impact health by either complementing or contradicting the body’s natural circadian rhythm. […]
Time-Restricted Eating Alters Gene Expression Throughout the Body
Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of a time-restricted diet, including an increase in lifespan. But how this exactly affects the body at the molecular level, and how these changes interact across multiple organ systems, is not yet fully understood. Salk scientists have been able to show in studies how time-restricted eating affects gene […]
The Role of the Circadian Clock in Metabolic Diseases
Cells with a functioning molecular clock are better able to adapt to changes in glucose supply and recover more quickly from long-term starvation, according to a new study published in eLife. This discovery helps explain why changes in the body’s circadian rhythm, such as night shift work and jet lag, may increase the risk of […]
Scientists Discover Why Eating Late Increases Obesity Risk
Obesity continues to be a major health problem throughout the world. Globally, over one billion people are obese. Obesity carries huge health risks and is associated with an increased chance of developing over 60 diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, type two diabetes and cancer. In a recent study, Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers were able to […]
Stress and Sleep: How Everyday Stressors Ruin Sleep and Contribute to Weight Gain
Managing stress is important to health in a number of ways. Two recent studies show how stress can contribute to weight gain and poor metabolic health. According to researchers, stress can interfere with sleep, reducing both amount and quality and ultimately leading to circadian rhythm disruption. When stress and sleep disruption impact the circadian rhythm, […]
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