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Need sleep? Not everyone's circadian rhythm is the same: See why

YOU HAVE TO SLEEP AT THE RIGHT TIME. MINDY: IT IS VERY HARDWIRED. WE FOUND OUT THAT EVERYTHING SLEEPS AND EVERYTHING HAS A CIRCADIAN RHYTHM TOO. IT’S AN INTERNAL CLOCK. OUR BODIES ARE HARD-WIRED BY ...
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Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack – all based on time of day

Syncing your circadian rhythm to a natural light-dark cycle could improve your health and well-being. nambitomo/iStock via Getty Images Plus Anyone who has suffered from jet lag or struggled after ...

Weaker body clocks linked to higher dementia risk in older adults

Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study ...
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Night owl or early bird? Here's how your inner clock impacts your health

Did the holidays mess up your sleep patterns? Maybe you stayed up late ringing in the new year, or changed time zones while traveling. Science journalist Lynne Peeples says the body's circadian ...
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How to avoid 'jet lag' when the clocks go back and reset your body's rhythm

This weekend the clocks will roll back, signalling the end of daylight saving time and the start of long, dark winters. Of course, there is the short-term perk: the fact it allows us an extra hour in ...