Chronobiology for better health - Prof Dr Angela Relógio on circadian rhythms and practical tips on staYoung - The Longevity Podcast!
In this episode [Link, Youtube], Nina Ruge talks to Prof Dr Angela Relógio. Together with her colleagues, Relógio investigates the fascinating link between our internal clock and topics such as physical activity, cancer and neurodegeneration. Prof. Dr Relógio, Professor of Systems Biology, introduces us to the exciting world of the internal biological clock, explaining clock-controlled genes and their impact on our health.
This episode, discusses
- What chronobiology is and how it affects our everyday lives.
- What larks, owls, lions, wolves, dolphins and bears have to do with chrono-science
- How knowledge of the circadian clock could revolutionise medicine
- When it's best to exercise
- What to consider when decorating our bathroom
- How we can raise our melatonin levels in the evening
- What other tricks help us to fall asleep and stay asleep
- What jet lag is and how we can get rid of it as quickly as possible