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Why Circadian Rhythm Matters

Nov 16, 2022

Learn about the importance of circadian rhythm and its impact on sleep, health, and daily routines. Explore the challenges faced by astronauts on Mars and how disrupted circadian rhythm affects various bodily functions. Discover factors affecting circadian rhythm and strategies to improve sleep quality and overall wellbeing.

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Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and healthy sleep habits is crucial to avoid fatigue, sleep-related issues, and mental and physical health problems.

Adapting to a longer day, such as on Mars, poses challenges in resetting the circadian rhythm, requiring further research to effectively restore it.

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The Importance of Circadian Rhythm

The podcast explores the significance of the circadian rhythm in regulating sleep-wake cycles and coordinating various bodily functions. The circadian rhythm is a 24-hour internal clock that is influenced by light and dark, and it helps align sleep and wakefulness with night and day. It activates the digestive system at meal times, produces melatonin for sleep, and carries out essential functions during sleep. Disruption of the circadian rhythm can lead to fatigue, sleep-related issues, and mental and physical health problems, highlighting the importance of maintaining a regular sleep schedule and healthy sleep habits.

Introduction

2min

The Challenges of Sleep Inertia and Circadian Rhythm on Mars

4min

Factors Affecting Circadian Rhythm and Ways to Improve It

3min

Improving Sleep Quality and Circadian Rhythm

4min

Can you reset your biological clock? The body’s circadian rhythm keeps you on track and disturbances to this rhythm cause physical and mental problems. This might sound familiar to autistics.

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