The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms

The Inner Clock explores the science of body clocks and how they can help you sleep better, feel happier, and improve your overall health. It offers practical tips on how to reset your circadian rhythms and live in a healthier, more timely manner. Advances in biology and technology are reclaiming lost rhythms, with treatments being prescribed at specific times of day and educational outcomes, sports performance, and the longevity of our planet being improved.

Format: Hardback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync – and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life. JAMES NESTOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BREATH You will find plenty of practical tips on how to sneak an extra circadian snack into your lives, reset your chronology, and live in a healthier, more timely manner. NEW SCIENTIST Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronized to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behavior. But modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones, and late-night meals can wreak havoc on your internal clocks. Armed with advances in biology and technology, a circadian renaissance is reclaiming those lost rhythms. The Inner Clock explores the emerging science and its transformative applications: How could taking a walk in the morning and going to bed at the same time each night keep your body in sync? Why are some doctors prescribing treatments at specific times of day? And how might a better understanding of our circadian rhythms improve educational outcomes, optimize sports performance, and support the longevity of our planet? Science journalist Lynne Peeples seeks out the scientists, astronauts, athletes, and patients at the forefront of a growing movement. Along the way, she sleeps in a Cold War-era bunker, chases the midnight sun, spits into test tubes, and wears high-tech light sensors to decipher what makes our internal clocks tick and how we can reset them for the better.
The Inner Clock delves into the intriguing field of circadian rhythms, shedding light on why they can become disrupted and offering practical solutions to restore balance. Written by bestselling author James Nestor, the book explores the impact of modern lifestyles on our internal clocks and provides valuable insights into how to optimize our health and well-being. Nestor highlights the importance of understanding our circadian rhythms, which are influenced by the sun and various environmental cues. However, modern factors such as artificial light, time zones, and late-night meals can throw our clocks out of sync, leading to various health issues. The book offers numerous practical tips on how to reset our circadian rhythms, including taking walks in the morning and going to bed at the same time each night. It also discusses the potential benefits of treatments administered at specific times of the day, such as medication or therapy. Nestor also explores the broader applications of circadian science, including its impact on education, sports performance, and the preservation of our planet. Through interviews with scientists, astronauts, athletes, and patients, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the field and its potential for positive change. The Inner Clock encourages readers to embrace the power of their circadian rhythms and make lifestyle changes that can lead to better sleep, increased happiness, and improved overall health. By understanding the science behind our internal clocks, we can take control of our health and well-being and live in a more harmonious and balanced way.

Weight: 584g
Dimension: 240 x 162 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526649096