In a review of research on the effect of meal patterns on health, the few studies available suggest that eating irregularly is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and obesity). ...
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In humans, glucose tolerance varies with time of day, but the mechanism responsible for the variation in insulin sensitivity throughout the day is unclear. In a recent study in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies ...
Jun 7, 2016
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An internal clock within the kidneys plays an important role in maintaining balance within the body, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).
Apr 7, 2016
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University of California researchers have found a genetic explanation for why some chipper early birds turn glum in the wintertime.
Mar 15, 2016
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Many people may groan about losing an hour of sleep March 13, but there may be a more serious reason to be mindful of daylight saving time.
Mar 11, 2016
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A new Northwestern Medicine study has pinpointed thousands of genetic pathways an internal body clock takes to dictate how and when our pancreas must produce insulin and control blood sugar, findings that could eventually ...
Nov 5, 2015
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(HealthDay)—When the clocks slide back an hour this Sunday, some people may have trouble adjusting to the change.
Oct 30, 2015
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A world-first study by QUT's Sleep in Early Childhood Research Group has revealed pre-schoolers exposed to more light earlier in day tend to weigh more.
Oct 23, 2015
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New research into circadian rhythms by researchers at the University of Toronto Mississauga shows that the GRK2 protein plays a major role in regulating the body's internal clock and points the way to remedies for jet lag ...
Aug 26, 2015
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It's the time of year when parents are celebrating the return to routine as their children go back to school -– unless you have a teenager. For parents of teens, getting their children to go to bed on time and get up on ...
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