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I've Got (Circadian) Rhythm!

I've Got (Circadian) Rhythm!

FromThis Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg


I've Got (Circadian) Rhythm!

FromThis Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Your brain, your heart -- in fact, every cell in your body -- has its own clock telling you when to be alert and when to pack it in. You probably know that jet lag and daylight savings time affect that clock, but did you know that the food you eat (and when you eat it) as well as your activity level can also wreak havoc on it? Emily Manoogian, PhD, chronobiologist and clinical researcher at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in San Diego, explains how shift work, long flights, eating at the wrong times, and even staying up too late on weekends all affect health, mood, and emotional regulation. Plus - what happens when animals are thrown off their rhythm?
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg provides a fascinating look into the human brain, with each episode asking new questions — and finding new answers — about our most mysterious organ. Together with his expert guests, Dr. Stieg takes us on a journey that reveals unexpected secrets at every turn, and redefines what we know about ourselves and our place in the world. The podcast explores the many fascinating aspects of neuroscience, ranging from how the brain is wired for both sudden bursts of violence and the pervasive inner calm of meditation. Where does confidence come from? How do we remember traumatic events – or do we? How do other animals experience consciousness? Does storytelling change our brains? Take the journey with us as we explore the very foundation of what makes us human.