Biological Clock

Have you also heard that eating at night will cause you to gain weight and that you should stop eating by eight in the evening at the latest? So here is what the dietitian has to say on the subject. The good news: it's not really true. "What you eat is more important than when you eat it." On the other hand - there are some situations where it is still recommended to avoid eating at late hours.

During summer vacation, many teenagers became accustomed to falling asleep in the early morning hours. Since adolescent biological clocks naturally shift, transitioning back to a school schedule requires a structured approach. Here are several steps to help reset your child's sleep cycle starting tonight.

It turns out that it is not just the quantity and type that determine the outcome - dietitians say that the body's ability to process sugar decreases as the day progresses. Which meal might spike your blood sugar levels - and how will you know if it is time to lighten your plate?

Researchers from Harvard University have grown brain tissue from stem cells, maintaining its activity for six years. The findings revealed internal "biological clocks" within nerve cells, offering new avenues for studying autism and schizophrenia.

Feeling tired in the afternoon and wide awake in the middle of the night after a flight? Experts explain what really happens to your biological clock when you cross time zones and present simple steps to help you enjoy your vacation or return to your routine.

Night work forces the body to act against its biological clock, with studies linking it to dementia, heart disease, and certain cancers. Dr. Amit Green, a sleep expert at Assuta, explains: "Staying awake when the body is programmed for sleep disrupts the circadian system and can increase the risk of morbidity."