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Impact of Light Exposure on Health and Lifespan

A study by researchers from Flinders University highlights the health risks associated with exposure to artificial light at night and insufficient daylight during the day, which can disrupt circadian rhythms and increase mortality risk. The study, involving 88,905 participants, found that high night-time light exposure was linked to a 21-34% increased risk of death, while high daylight exposure was linked to a 17-34% lower risk. The findings suggest that maintaining natural light cycles could promote better health and longevity.

via ScienceAlert|

#circadianrhythms #daylightexposure #health

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Unlocking the Link Between Body Clocks and Weight Gain

A study in mice shows that misalignment between the brain's and liver's circadian clocks, linked via the hepatic afferent vagal nerve (HVAN), can lead to disordered eating and weight gain. This suggests that targeting this neural pathway could be a potential treatment for obesity and metabolic disorders caused by circadian disruptions. The research highlights the importance of synchronizing the brain's light-based clock with the liver's food-based clock to maintain balanced metabolism.

via SciTechDaily|

#circadianrhythms #health #liver

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Liver-Brain Communication: The Secret to Balanced Eating Cycles

A study from the University of Pennsylvania reveals that liver-brain communication, particularly involving the protein REV-ERB, plays a crucial role in regulating eating patterns aligned with circadian rhythms. Disruptions in this communication, common in night shift workers, can lead to overeating and metabolic issues. The research suggests that targeting these liver-brain signals could offer new therapies for managing weight and metabolic disorders in individuals with irregular schedules.

via Neuroscience News|

#circadianrhythms #health #liverbraincommunication

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"Morning Health Tip: Avoid This Common Habit for Better Sleep"

Naturopathic doctor Dr. Janine Bowring advises against checking your phone first thing in the morning, as it raises dopamine levels, overstimulates the brain and nervous system, and disrupts circadian rhythms. The EMFs and blue light from the phone can impact calcium channels, affecting metabolism, energy levels, and potentially causing headaches. Empowerment psychologist Jay Rai also warns that checking the phone immediately upon waking can skip important brain wave stages, prime the brain for distraction, and trigger stress responses, urging people to avoid negative stimuli and work-related interruptions in the morning.

via Express|

#brainfunction #circadianrhythms #emfexposure

health-and-medicine2 years ago•3 min saved

"Study Suggests Morning Chronotypes May Have Increased Anorexia Risk"

A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital and collaborators has found that individuals with anorexia nervosa are more likely to be early risers, a trait contrasting with other mental disorders that are linked to evening chronotypes. Utilizing genetic analysis, the researchers identified a bidirectional association between anorexia nervosa and morning chronotype genes, as well as a connection with increased insomnia risk. These insights could inform new circadian-based prevention and treatment strategies for anorexia nervosa, which has a high mortality rate among psychiatric disorders.

via Neuroscience News|

##anorexianervosa #chronotype

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"Morning Person Traits Linked to Increased Anorexia Risk, Studies Suggest"

A study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and other institutions has discovered a genetic association between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser, as well as a link to higher insomnia risk. This contrasts with other psychiatric disorders that are typically evening-based. The findings suggest potential new directions for anorexia nervosa prevention and treatment, focusing on circadian-based therapies, although the clinical implications require further research.

via Medical Xpress|

##anorexianervosa #circadianrhythms