The various non-standard schedules required of shift workers force abrupt changes in the
timing of sleep and light-dark exposure. These changes result in disturbances of the …

Recent studies link energy regulation to the circadian clock at the behavioral, physiological
and molecular levels, emphasizing that the timing of food intake itself may have a significant …

Late eating has been linked to obesity risk. It is unclear whether this is caused by changes in
hunger and appetite, energy expenditure, or both, and whether molecular pathways in …

Background: There is emerging literature demonstrating a relationship between the timing of
feeding and weight regulation in animals. However, whether the timing of food intake …

Obesity has become an epidemic in industrialized and developing countries. In 30 years,
unless serious changes are made, a majority of adults and many children will be classified …

Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of illnesses, such as insulin resistance and
hypertension, and has become a serious public health problem. Mammals have developed …

Adiponectin regulates metabolism through blood glucose control and fatty acid oxidation,
partly mediated by downstream effects of adiponectin signaling in skeletal muscle. More …

The aim of this review is to update the reader as to the association between physical
exercise and melatonin, and to clarify how the melatonin rhythm may be affected by different …

Simple Summary The circadian timing system is our bodies' built-in clock and controls our
physiology on a daily basis. This system helps us adapt to changes in our environment, such …

Obesity is a medical condition of excess body fat, recognized as a global epidemic. Besides
genetic factors, overconsumption of high‐energy food and a sedentary lifestyle are major …