"The research centers on the importance of syncing to your circadian rhythm - the 24-hour cycle that your body (and the bodies of many animals) has adapted to over thousands of years of evolution. These rhythms, which are set partially by light exposure, let our bodies know when to sleep, eat, rest, and move our bodies. Our hearts, metabolisms, body temperatures, and insulin sensitivity all run on these 24-hour cycles, just to name a few, the study says."
"When we don't listen to these rhythms, the AHA explains through research, it can lead to increased instances of excessive weight, type 2 diabetes (T2D), hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. "To my knowledge, this is the first scientific statement to directly address the body's 24-hour circadian rhythm and to link it with other recommendations, such as physical activity, sleep and dietary intake," Collin Jeffrey Popp, Ph.D., told TODAY."
"Of course, when it comes to circadian health, it can be very difficult for parents to get things right. A mom who has to nurse a baby every three hours, no matter where the sun is, or a dad who has to exercise before the break of dawn because it's the only time he has alone, can't pay as much attention to th"
Consistent daily routines that align sleep, meals, and physical activity with the body's circadian rhythm support heart and metabolic health. Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles partially set by light exposure that regulate sleep, eating, movement, heart function, metabolism, body temperature, and insulin sensitivity. Misalignment of these rhythms through irregular schedules increases prevalence of excessive weight, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Night-shift work, irregular work hours, and individual chronotypes make maintaining alignment difficult. Caregiving responsibilities and limited personal time can prevent maintaining circadian-aligned routines, creating practical barriers to recommended behaviors.
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