Abstract

Summary

This paper discusses the circadian rhythms in the human body, how they are regulated, and their impact on various physiological processes and potential diseases.
Categories

Categories

Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how circadian rhythms regulate cerebral activity, which is directly related to cognitive function and memory.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the regulation of sleep-wake cycles by circadian rhythms, which is directly relevant to sleep and insomnia.
Heart disease: The paper discusses how circadian rhythms regulate heart rate and blood pressure, which are directly related to heart disease.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how circadian rhythms regulate hormone and cytokine secretion, which is directly related to hormone regulation.
Shift work: The paper discusses the impact of shift work on circadian rhythms and the potential health consequences.
Jet lag: The paper discusses the impact of jet lag on circadian rhythms and the potential health consequences.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses how light signals perceived by the retina can reset the phase of circadian rhythms, which is directly relevant to lighting design considerations.
Authors

Author(s)

T Bollinger, U Schibler
Publication Date

Publication Year

2014
Citations

Number of Citations

196
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