Reason & Wellbeing How Shift Workers Can Use Light, Melatonin, Naps, Physical Activity, and Nutrition to Feel Better | Debra Skene, Professor of Neuroendocrinology
Nov 15, 2023
Debra Skene, Professor of Neuroendocrinology, discusses the effects of light, melatonin, naps, physical activity, and nutrition on shift workers' wellbeing. They delve into the role of light exposure in our internal clocks, the impact of melatonin on circadian systems, and the benefits of time-restricted eating. The podcast also reflects on the influential work of Josephina Ren in chronobiology.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Effect of Timing and Light on Sleep-Wake Cycle
04:12 • 10min
The Role of Melatonin in Entraining the Circadian System
14:10 • 24min
The Effects of Dietary Constituents and Food Timing on Shift Workers
38:39 • 5min
Time Restricted Eating and its Benefits for Shift Workers
43:36 • 14min
Reflections on a Pioneer in Chronobiology
57:36 • 3min