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Morning Moves May Boost Heart Health More Than Evening Workouts

June 9, 2026

Research suggests that when adults exercise might matter as much as how much they move. A recent study tracked nearly 800 people using wrist devices for a week, measuring not just their activity levels but also when they were most active. Those who hit their peak movement earlier in the day had stro

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Eating Fried Food at Night Hurts Your Kidneys

March 11, 2026

The body’s internal clock can change how we react to food. A new study shows that eating fried oil at the wrong time of day can damage kidneys. Mice that ate oxidised frying oil whenever they wanted had trouble turning certain harmful molecules, called epoxides, into safer ones, called diols. Thi

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How Flies Keep Their Rhythms in Check

February 18, 2026

Flies, like many creatures, have internal clocks that help them stay on schedule. These clocks control when they sleep, eat, and do other important things. But not all flies stick to the clock perfectly. Some are more flexible, and this flexibility might help them survive when things get tough. One

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Why Going to Bed Early Can Make You More Active

January 20, 2026

People who go to bed around 9 p. m. tend to be more active during the day. A study with 20, 000 participants showed that these early sleepers move more than those who stay up late. This is because their sleep aligns with their body's natural rhythm, giving them more energy. When people ignore their

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Body Clocks and Cancer: What's the Connection?

January 11, 2026

Our bodies have an internal clock. It's like a tiny timekeeper inside us. This clock helps control many things. It tells us when to sleep and when to wake up. It also affects how our body works. This is called the circadian rhythm. When this rhythm gets messed up, it can cause problems. Things like

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How Your Daily Light Routine Affects Your Internal Clock

December 4, 2025

Ever wondered why your body clock seems to go haywire when you work shifts? It turns out, the math models that predict our internal rhythms do well in labs but struggle in the real world. This is especially true for shift workers whose light exposure is all over the place. Researchers dug into this

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Your Heart's Daily Dance: How Time Affects Your Ticker

July 15, 2025

Ever wondered why heart attacks happen more in the morning? It's all about your body's internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This rhythm, controlled by a tiny part of the brain and other body clocks, affects how your heart works throughout the day. During sleep, your heart chills out, thanks to a cal

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Sleep, Time, and Mood: How Expecting Moms Can Stay Balanced

April 16, 2025

The journey of pregnancy and the first year after childbirth is a rollercoaster. It brings major changes to a woman's life. These changes can mess with a woman's sleep schedule. This can lead to feelings of sadness or depression. The way a person thinks about time can make a big difference. It can h

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Sleep and Stem Cells: A Hidden Connection

March 31, 2025

Sleep is not just about resting. It is a vital process that keeps the body running smoothly. This process is controlled by something called circadian rhythms. These rhythms affect many things in the body, including how well organs work and how healthy a person is overall. When sleep is disrupted, it

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The Long Distance Travel Dilemma: How Jet Lag Affects Athletes

March 24, 2025

Jet lag is a common issue for athletes who travel long distances for competitions. This happens when athletes cross multiple time zones, disrupting their body's internal clock. The body's natural rhythm gets out of sync with the new environment, leading to jet lag. This can affect how well athletes