CIRCADIAN RHYTHM

This study looked at whether exercising in the morning or evening helps control blood sugar better in pregnant women with gestational diabetes or glucose intolerance. 39 participants walked or stepped for 30 minutes either after breakfast or after dinner. The goal was to see whic…

This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to running programs helps 10-13-year-old male football players improve their exercise tolerance, agility, and breathing. 75 healthy boys who had been training for at least two years took part. They were split i…

This small study tested whether eating all meals within a set early window (time-restricted feeding) improves metabolic health and body clock function. Sixteen healthy adults aged 18-35 followed the diet for 4 weeks. Researchers measured changes in appetite hormones, blood sugar,…

This study looked at how lack of sleep and evening light exposure affect the body clocks of teenagers aged 14-17. Researchers wanted to find out when morning bright light stops helping teens fall asleep earlier. The goal is to understand these patterns so better sleep advice can …

This study looked at how the sleep hormone melatonin and a specific gene (MTNR1B) work together to control blood sugar. Researchers tested 23 healthy adults in a controlled lab setting. The goal was to understand why some people may be more prone to diabetes based on their genes …

This observational study looked at 200 heart transplant patients to see if the time of day the donor heart was removed affects long-term outcomes. Researchers compared hearts taken during the body's rest phase (midnight to noon) versus active phase (noon to midnight). Participant…