The daily alternation between sleep and wakefulness is one of the most dominant features
of our lives and is a manifestation of the intrinsic 24 h rhythmicity underlying almost every …

Circadian rhythms evolved through adaptation to daily light/dark changes in the
environment; they are believed to be regulated by the core circadian clock interlocking …

There is a growing interest in the role of timing of daily behaviors in improving health.
However, little is known about the optimal timing of physical activity to maximize health …

The molecular circadian clock regulates metabolic processes within the cell, and the
alignment of these clocks between tissues is essential for the maintenance of metabolic …

Poor sleep habits are associated with increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In this
review and meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate the effects of sleep manipulation on …

Methods EMBASE and PubMed were searched up to April 2019 without language
restrictions. References included in articles in relevant publications were also screened …

Shift work, defined as work occurring outside typical daytime working hours, is associated
with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS) due to several biological and …

The past twenty years have witnessed the most remarkable breakthroughs in our
understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin circadian …

Night work increases diabetes risk. Misalignment between the central circadian “clock” and
daily behaviors, typical in night workers, impairs glucose tolerance, likely due to internal …

The military lifestyle often includes continuous operations whether in training or deployed
environments. These stressful environments present unique challenges for service members …