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Articles related to circadian rhythm

Browse: Stomach Responds to Time of Day
Stephen Luntz
Nerves in the stomach alter the amount we can eat without feeling full depending on the time of day.
Child under anaesthesia
Feature: Thief of Time
Guy Warman, Craig Millar & James Cheeseman
General anaesthesia alters our perception of time by shifting the expression of clock genes to a new time zone, leading to chemically induced jet lag.
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Feature: The Importance of Meal Times on Weight Loss
Amanda Page
Our modern 24/7 appetite is disrupting natural gastric signalling oscillations to the brain. Restricting meal times could help weight loss and maintenance, particularly among shiftworkers.
Neuropsy: Rise and Shine, Soldier!
Tim Hannan
Army research suggests that the timing of your caffeine hit is more important than the amount consumed.