Traditional risk factors for obesity and the metabolic syndrome, such as excess energy
intake and lack of physical activity, cannot fully explain the high prevalence of these …

The daily alternation between sleep and wakefulness is one of the most dominant features
of our lives and is a manifestation of the intrinsic 24 h rhythmicity underlying almost every …

Sleep, circadian rhythms, and mental health are reciprocally interlinked. Disruption to the
quality, continuity, and timing of sleep can precipitate or exacerbate psychiatric symptoms in …

Melatonin has become a popular dietary supplement, most known as a chronobiotic, and for
establishing healthy sleep. Research over the last decade into cancer, Alzheimer's disease …

Nocturnal light pollution can have profound effects on humans and other organisms. Recent
research indicates that nighttime outdoor lighting is increasing rapidly. Evidence from …

The NCCN Guidelines for Survivorship are intended to help healthcare professionals
address the complex and varied needs of cancer survivors. The NCCN Guidelines provide …

Experimental and interventional studies show that light can regulate sleep timing and
sleepiness while awake by setting the phase of circadian rhythms and supporting alertness …

Light enables vision and exerts widespread effects on physiology and behavior, including
regulating circadian rhythms, sleep, hormone synthesis, affective state, and cognitive …

There is no consensus on the definition of sleep hygiene and its components. We examined
the definition of sleep hygiene based on its use in published studies. Four databases …

Early design decisions have a considerable influence on energy use and occupants' comfort
in buildings. Balancing these two design aspects is extremely important in educational …