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Feeding Your Clock: The Role of Regular Eating in Circadian Rhythm and Wellness

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Circadian rhythms regulate numerous physiological processes, including sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and metabolism. The regularity of eating patterns plays a crucial role in maintaining robust circadian rhythms, which are essential for overall health and well-being. Impact on Circadian Rhythms Regular eating times help synchronize peripheral clocks in organs like the liver and pancreas with the …

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The Role of Habits and Energy in Everyday Life

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So much of life is reflecting on whether something is still serving you or not. For example, habits and mental shortcuts (heuristics) are necessary to navigate daily life. These habitual behaviors help to free energy or reduce the energetic cost required from interacting with one’s environment.   However, this reliance on habitual modes of operating …

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