Your body clock matters for brain health in later life, and could even be linked to dementia risk

Inside the body, a 24-hour rhythm, known as the circadian rhythm, quietly coordinates when we sleep, wake, eat and recover.
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A messed-up body clock could be a bigger problem than lack of sleep

On the eve of Daylight Saving Time, I flew home to Vermont from California. Crossing several time zones, I arrived near midnight. At 2 a.m., the clock jumped ahead an hour, leaving me discombobulated.
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Here's what happens to your body when clocks 'fall back' an hour

Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight ...
Rolling Out

7 ways to sync your sleep schedule with your body clock

The alarm blares at 6 a.m. after another night of restless sleep. You drag yourself out of bed, already exhausted before the day begins. If this scenario sounds familiar, the issue might not be how ...
Medical Xpress

How does sleep help rewind the body's clock?

A night-shift worker finishes at dawn. Their phone says Tuesday, but their body feels like it's Monday. The body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm, controls physiological processes such as ...
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Turning back clocks may disrupt sleep, health experts warn

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As clocks turn back this weekend, many look forward to an extra hour of sleep. However, sleep specialists caution that this change may not leave you feeling rested. Dr. Karthikeyan ...
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How exercise resets your body clock and improves sleep patterns

Exercise improves sleep quality and helps treat sleep disorders by regulating circadian rhythms, reducing stress, and enhancing physiological functions like melatonin production and autonomic balance.
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The clocks have gone back – here’s how to boost mood and energy levels with sleep hygiene

Sleep hygiene isn’t a new concept, but in recent years it’s taken on new significance and is now an expert-prescribed arm of lifestyle medicine. As more of us find our sleep out of sync with our ...
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Here's what happens to your body when clocks ‘fall back' an hour

Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight ...