Clocks & Sleep

Clocks & Sleep (ISSN 2624-5175) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing original research covering all aspects of biological rhyth

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⏰ Circadian rhythms may shape health long before birth.

🍼 The study examines explores how fetal and infant circadian development shapes future health outcomes.

📖 Read here: https://t.co/3a5jn5b4yy

#CircadianRhythm #SleepResearch #InfantHealth #DOHaD #Chronobiology

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🧬 Could circadian clock genes influence leukemia biology?

Analysis of CIPC expression suggests links between circadian regulation, AML, and survival outcomes.

Read more:
🔗https://t.co/YTUpK3XZjG

#CancerResearch #CircadianRhythm #AML

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💊 Studying compounds that modify circadian rhythms often means searching across fragmented sources.

ChronobioticsDB aims to centralize chronobiotic compounds into one curated resource.

Read more:
🔗https://t.co/seMZ9gt76j

#Chronobiology #CircadianRhythm #Bioinformatics

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😴 Could adolescent sleep patterns predict future mental health?

Prospective data suggest sleep duration, insomnia, and circadian preference may influence later anxiety & depression risk.

Read the paper:
🔗https://t.co/mOvbGky3l3

#SleepResearch #MentalHealth #CircadianRhythm

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⏰ THE SCIENCE OF WHEN

Training timing may directly impact performance, recovery, and adaptation.

A review on circadian regulation in sport & exercise:
🔗https://t.co/YGudN2uRrK

#ScienceOfWhen #SportsScience #CircadianRhythm

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The Science of When 🕒

Research in dancers found:
• Later chronotypes perform worse early in the morning
• Morning exercise improves cognitive performance
• Regular training may help the brain adapt to circadian challenges

Timing matters!
🔗https://t.co/Hb1XNGucMO

#Sleep

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🌞 Weekday and weekend light exposure patterns may shape adolescent sleep rhythms differently.

✏️Significant differences in the timing and spectral composition of light exposure between weekdays and weekends

📄 https://t.co/TEJrW8CXIB

#SleepResearch #CircadianRhythms

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We are pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Yvonne de Kort to the Editorial Board of @ClocksSleep!

Her pioneering research on light, circadian rhythms, sleep, alertness, and human-centered technology brings invaluable expertise to the journal.

Welcome aboard!

#SleepResearch

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😴 Can major societal events disrupt sleep at a population level?
This paper introduces the concept of “public sleep” — exploring how elections, pandemics, DST changes, conflicts, and sports events may collectively shape sleep patterns. 🌍🧠
https://t.co/rwKfvEkF5S

#PublicHealth

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🌍💤 Can entire societies “lose sleep” together?

New paper introduces the idea of “public sleep” as a population-level phenomenon 🧠

🔗 https://t.co/i7RkDC8LIG

#Sleep #PublicHealth #Neuroscience

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⏰🍽️ Do late meals affect sleep & anxiety?

Highly viewed 2024 study links evening chronotype + late eating with higher anxiety in students 🧠

🔗 https://t.co/ZBfTQ1uNba

#Sleep #MentalHealth #Chrononutrition

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🛌 Can kids be key to improving their own sleep habits?

New review maps child-focused sleep interventions & their impact on behavior 💤

🔗 https://t.co/MHghVWuPnv

#Sleep #ChildHealth #Pediatrics

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Excited to welcome Prof. Dr. Kathryn Jean Reid to the Editorial Board of @ClocksSleep!

Her research explores sleep & circadian rhythms 🧠 and their links to cardiometabolic & cognitive health across diverse populations, including shift workers & aging adults.

Welcome!

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😴 Is insomnia driven by hyperarousal?

New review explores how CBD, hemp & sesame oils may modulate key sleep-related pathways 🧠

🔗https://t.co/71sFtOFITi

#Sleep #Neuroscience #Health

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Can herbal medicine rival melatonin for better sleep? 🌙

A randomized controlled trial shows Ashwagandha + melatonin delivers the strongest improvements in sleep quality and efficiency in adults.

Read more: https://t.co/AsrhV1oDfL

#SleepResearch #ClinicalTrial #Neuroscience

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Sleep position matters more than expected 😴

A new study shows a vibrotactile wearable can reduce supine sleep from 56% ➡️ 7.8%—without harming sleep quality.

A promising step for non-invasive sleep apnea management.
🔗 https://t.co/O9cPuauezf

#SleepApnea #DigitalHealth

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😴 Sleep disorders are underrecognized in primary care—and knowledge gaps persist.

📉 Avg score: 56.5%
⚠️ Only 44.5% with adequate knowledge
A cross-selectional study:
🔗https://t.co/F0QzZuQMru

#Sleep #MedEd #PrimaryCare #Healthcare

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🤱 How do sleep, activity & sedentary time impact postpartum weight?

New research shows light physical activity—and enough sleep—may play a key role 🕒✨

🔗 https://t.co/p5YZi2boQu

#PostpartumHealth #Sleep #PhysicalActivity

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Sleep & headaches are more connected than you think 🧠💤

Shared pathways like dopamine & neuroinflammation may link both 🔬
🔗 https://t.co/MbxQwCD9rf

#Sleep #Neurology #Migraine

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Can extra sleep now reduce fatigue later? 😴

“Sleep banking” may improve alertness & performance during sleep loss 🧠
🔗 https://t.co/DTk0ZWjpxg

#Sleep #Neuroscience #Performance