Are We Ready to Implement Circadian Hygiene Interventions and Programs?
Summary:
This paper discusses the concept of circadian hygiene, which involves aligning behaviors such as light exposure, eating, and physical activity with the body's internal clock, and its potential implications for health promotion.
Categories
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the importance of aligning sleep with the body's internal clock as part of circadian hygiene.
- Alertness and performance: The paper discusses how light exposure and timing of physical activity can influence alertness and performance.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper suggests that circadian hygiene, including proper light exposure and timing of physical activity, can enhance cognitive performance.
- Obesity and Weight Management: The paper discusses how the timing of food intake, as part of circadian hygiene, can impact weight and metabolic health.
- Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the role of hormones, such as melatonin, in circadian rhythms and the potential use of chronobiotics to adjust these rhythms.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the importance of light exposure, including sunlight and indoor lighting, in circadian hygiene.
- Well-being: The paper suggests that circadian hygiene, including proper light exposure, timing of food intake, and physical activity, can enhance overall well-being.
Author(s)
CRC Moreno, R Raad, WDP Gusmão, CS Luz
Publication Year:
2022
Number of Citations:
8
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