Sleep & Metabolism Explorations
Detailed research-informed explanations of sleep physiology and energy regulation
How Sleep Duration Influences Leptin and Ghrelin Secretion
Explore the detailed mechanisms by which sleep duration alters secretion patterns of appetite-regulating hormones, with experimental findings and mechanistic pathways.
Read articleEffects of Sleep Restriction on Next-Day Hunger and Intake
Discover controlled experimental evidence linking sleep restriction to elevated appetite ratings, increased food consumption, and underlying physiological mechanisms.
Read articleSleep and Insulin Sensitivity: Experimental Observations
Detailed exploration of how sleep loss impairs glucose metabolism, insulin secretion, and glucose disposal across experimental and observational studies.
Read articleCircadian Rhythm Misalignment and Appetite Regulation
Understanding the mechanisms by which circadian desynchronisation disrupts hormonal timing, appetite signalling, and metabolic processes during shift work and jet lag.
Read articleRole of Sleep Stages in Neuroendocrine Balance
Comprehensive overview of slow-wave sleep, REM sleep, and their distinct contributions to hormone secretion, metabolic regulation, and neuroendocrine homeostasis.
Read articleIndividual Differences in Sleep-Metabolism Interactions
Examination of genetic, phenotypic, and lifestyle factors explaining substantial variability in how sleep duration and quality influence energy regulation across individuals.
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