Insulin resistance is a main determinant in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a
major cause of morbidity and mortality. The circadian timing system consists of a central …

As years progress, we are found more often in a postprandial than a postabsorptive state.
Chrononutrition is an integral part of metabolism, pancreatic function, and hormone …

Abstract The Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of cardio‐metabolic risk factors and
comorbidities conveying high risk of both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. It is …

Shift work, defined as work occurring outside typical daytime working hours, is associated
with an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetS) due to several biological and …

The growing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in the US and even worldwide is
becoming a serious health problem and economic burden. MetS has become a crucial risk …

Mammals rely on a network of circadian clocks to control daily systemic metabolism and
physiology. The central pacemaker in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is considered …

The mammalian circadian system consists of a central clock in the brain that synchronizes
clocks in the peripheral tissues. Although the hierarchy between central and peripheral …

The levels of several hormones fluctuate according to the light and dark cycle and are also
affected by sleep, feeding, and general behavior. The regulation and metabolism of several …

Chronotype reflects an individual's preferred time of the day for an activity/rest cycle and
individuals can be classified as a morning, intermediate, or evening type. A growing number …

Each day, all organisms are subjected to changes in light intensity because of the Earth's
rotation around its own axis. To anticipate this geo-physical variability, and to appropriately …