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Circadian Biology

The study of the internal biological clocks that regulate the sleep-wake cycle.

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Feb 4, 2026

Have randomized trials tested whether changing sleep position alters amyloid or tau levels in humans?

No randomized trials have directly tested whether changing (for example, supine versus lateral) alters amyloid or tau levels in humans; the randomized human experiments reported in the scientific lite...

Jan 14, 2026

How should night‑shift workers structure sleep to reduce circadian misalignment and health risks?

Night‑shift workers reduce circadian misalignment and long‑term health risks by combining consistent sleep timing, strategic napping, controlled light exposure, and careful scheduling practices; these...

Jan 14, 2026

are recommendations for consistent sleep habits based upon regular eight hour workdays?

Short answer: no — mainstream sleep recommendations are grounded in circadian biology, epidemiology and performance research rather than an assumption that everyone works an eight‑hour day, though man...

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