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 ...

All animals host a community of microorganisms in their gastrointestinal tracts, and there has been a lot of research interest in that so-called microbiome. Scientists have found that the microbiome ...

Poop timing might seem like an awkward topic, but doctors and gut-health researchers say it's actually an important window into your body's internal clock. Just like sleep, hunger, and hormones, bowel ...

Circadian rhythms are biological cycles within organisms that allow them to adjust their physiology and behavior to anticipate and adapt to changes in the outside environment. Circadian rhythms are ...

For many people, the day begins with a cup of coffee to shake off sleepiness and feel alert. While caffeine can provide a quick boost of energy, it does not necessarily help regulate the body’s ...

Struggling to wake up on dark, cold mornings? Find yourself staying up late in the evening? It’s time to change that. But, when it comes to looking after your brain and body, how much attention do you ...

The copepod species Calanus finmarchicus schedules its day using a genetic clock that works independently of external stimuli. The clock shapes the copepod's metabolic rhythms and daily vertical ...