Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 839 - 839
Published: Sept. 5, 2024
Major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
is
a
prevalent
mental
health
condition
affecting
significant
portion
of
the
population
worldwide.
This
can
impact
individuals
all
ages,
including
adolescents,
leading
to
an
on
various
aspects
their
lives.
Adolescence
crucial
phase
human
development,
characterized
by
several
neurobiological
changes.
The
onset
MDD
during
this
period
result
in
damage
not
only
teenagers
but
also
might
have
long-lasting
implications
for
future
as
adults.
Notably,
adolescents
often
associated
with
biomarkers,
such
increased
levels
inflammatory
cytokines
(e.g.,
IL-6,
TNF-α),
oxidative
stress
markers,
and
alterations
neurotransmitter
levels,
indicating
complex
interplay
biological
factors.
Therefore,
early
intervention
essential
addressing
phase.
Photobiomodulation
therapy
(PBMT)
emerges
innovative
promising
approach
that
utilizes
light,
especially
near-infrared
(NIR)
red
spectra,
trigger
therapeutic
effects.
targeting
skull
abdomen
PBMT
explore
bidirectional
communication
between
intestinal
system
central
nervous
remote
and/or
systemic
way.
In
context,
we
present
rationale
design
ongoing
study
aiming
assess
efficacy
symptoms
biomarkers
mitochondrial
function
MDD.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 22 - 22
Published: Dec. 30, 2023
This
study
explores
the
relationship
between
light
features
of
Arctic
spring
equinox
and
circadian
rhythms,
sleep
metabolic
health.
Residents
(N
=
62)
provided
week-long
actigraphy
measures,
including
exposure,
which
were
related
to
body
mass
index
(BMI),
leptin
cortisol.
Lower
wrist
temperature
(wT)
higher
evening
blue
exposure
(BLE),
expressed
as
a
novel
index,
nocturnal
excess
(NEIbl),
most
sensitive
measures
associated
with
BMI.
A
BMI
was
linked
BLE
within
distinct
time
windows.
These
associations
present
specifically
in
carriers
MTNR1B
rs10830963
G-allele.
larger
wake-after-sleep
onset
(WASO),
smaller
24
h
amplitude
earlier
phase
activity
rhythm
leptin.
Higher
cortisol
an
M10
our
other
Daylight
Deficit
Index
light,
DDIbl.
We
also
found
sex-,
age-
population-dependent
differences
parametric
non-parametric
indices
BLE,
wT
physical
activity,
while
there
no
any
characteristics.
Overall,
this
determined
markers
predictive
health
showed
that
these
are
melatonin
receptor
polymorphism.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(18), P. 14145 - 14145
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Cardiovascular
diseases
(CVD)
are
among
the
leading
causes
of
death
worldwide.
Many
lines
evidence
suggest
that
disturbances
in
circadian
rhythm
responsible
for
development
CVDs;
however,
misalignment
is
not
yet
a
treatable
trait
clinical
practice.
The
controlled
by
central
clock
located
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
and
genes
(molecular
clock)
all
cells.
Dyslipidaemia
vascular
inflammation
two
hallmarks
atherosclerosis
numerous
experimental
studies
conclude
they
under
direct
influence
both
molecular
clocks.
This
review
will
summarise
results
on
lipid
metabolism,
rhythm,
translate
them
into
pathophysiology
cardiovascular
disease.
We
discuss
effect
time-respected
administration
medications
medicine.
bright
light
melatonin
health,
metabolism
inflammation.
Finally,
we
an
agenda
future
research
recommend
Journal of Pineal Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
77(1)
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Light
environment
in
the
Arctic
differs
widely
with
seasons.
Studies
of
relationships
between
objectively
measured
circadian
phase
and
amplitude
light
exposure
melatonin
community-dwelling
residents
are
lacking.
This
investigation
combines
cross-sectional
(n
=
24-62)
longitudinal
13-27)
data
from
week-long
actigraphy
(with
sensor),
24-h
salivary
profiles,
proxies
metabolic
health.
Data
were
collected
within
same
week
bracketing
spring
equinox
(SE),
winter/summer
solstices
(WS/SS).
Drastic
seasonal
differences
blue
(BLE)
corresponded
to
changes
pattern
melatonin,
which
was
delayed
reduced
normalized
(NA)
during
WS/SS
compared
SE.
The
extent
individual
melatonin's
acrophase
Dim
Melatonin
Onset
(DLMO)
change
SE
WS
correlated
that
SS.
Although
similar
direction,
versus
linked
morning
BLE
deficit
WS,
contrasting
evening
excess
Seasonal
sleep
characteristics
closely
associated
phases
melatonin.
Proxies
health
included
triglycerides
(TG),
high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(HDL),
TG/HDL
ratio,
cortisol.
Adverse
these
acrophases
TG
higher
SS
than
SE,
cross-sectionally
later
acrophases,
while
lower
HDL
onset
acrophase.
Overall,
this
study
shows
optimal
patterns
is
an
earlier
a
larger
both
features
better
Improving
hygiene,
particular
correcting
winter
summer
may
help
maintain
at
high
latitudes.
Novel
solutions
for
introducing
proper
hygiene
such
as
human-centric
technologies
should
be
investigated
address
issues
future
studies.
Journal of Avian Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Avian
migration
has
been
studied
for
a
long
time.
Yet,
very
little
is
understood
about
the
mechanisms
underlying
preparation
and
departure
of
these
migrants
twice‐a‐year
towards
their
destination.
In
recent
years,
some
experimental
evidence
accumulated
from
studies
on
Palearctic‐Indian
migratory
blackheaded
buntings
Emberiza
melanocephala
redheaded
bruniceps
.
These
are
obligate
latitudinal
migrant
passerines,
with
yearly
to‐and‐fro
migrations
between
breeding
grounds
in
west
Asia/southeast
Europe
overwintering
areas
India.
The
voyages
not
isolated
seasonal
events;
rather,
they
part
overall
annual
itinerary
closely
coupled
to
reproduction.
This
review
focuses
mainly
that
have
carried
out
more
than
four
decades
two
buntings.
We
will
outline
first
characteristic
traits
anticipation,
preparation,
beginning
maintaining
flight.
subsequent
sections
summarize
briefly
molecular
fat
fuel
accumulation,
changes
associated
phasing
activity
rest
periods
within
24‐h
day
during
nocturnal
flight
daytime
stopovers.
addition,
we
discuss
mechanistic
differences
onward
(to
wintering
areas,
autumn
migration)
return
grounds,
spring
migrations.
differ
context,
physiological
states
birds
prior
each
migration,
surrounding
physical
environment
(photoperiod,
temperature,
food
availability)
encounter
period.
final
section
perspectives
presents
an
ecological
societal
relevance
avian
research.
Annals of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
57(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
Artificial
lighting
at
night
(ALAN)
leads
to
pervasive
light
pollution,
affecting
ecosystems
and
human
health
globally.
Satellite
assessments
reveal
widespread
nocturnal
illumination
worldwide
research
indicates
adverse
effects.
Environmental
pollution
disrupts
natural
cycles,
the
behavior
reproduction
of
various
organisms.
In
this
narrative
review
we
aimed
present
on
effects
ALAN
glucose
metabolism
diabetes
hone
its
recently
reported
association
with
gestational
(GDM).
Conflicting
data
exist
melatonin's
administration
vis-à-vis
glycemia,
some
studies
suggesting
beneficial
outcomes
for
patients
type
2
mellitus
insomnia.
Ambient
influences
plasma
glucose,
bright
increasing
both
fasting
postprandial
levels.
Perinatal
exposure
is
linked
later-life
risks
prenatal
fetal
macrosomia.
Analyzing
European
in
conjunction
epidemiological
records
GDM
reveals
a
notable
probable
association.
Additionally,
recent
from
China
(one
case-control
two
cohort
studies)
has
shown
that
during
pregnancy
significantly
increases
risk
GDM.
Despite
progress,
interdisciplinary
needed
understand
impact
health,
especially
regarding
disrupted
light-dark
cycles
physiological
functions
relevant
conditions
like
At
present,
simplest
advice
all
people
particularly
women
who
anticipate
pregnancy,
or
pregnant
women,
ensure
totally
dark
environment
sleep
time.
Journal of Women s Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 14, 2025
Background:
This
article
aims
to
characterize
midpregnancy
food
timing
profiles
and
examine
their
association
with
gestational
weight
gain
(GWG).
Materials
Methods:
secondary
data
analysis
of
a
randomized
controlled
trial
two
diabetes
screening
approaches
included
641
individuals
primary
exposures
outcomes
data.
Food
indicators
(i.e.,
first
last
eating
episode
time,
caloric
midpoint
the
total
window)
were
assessed
using
24-hour
dietary
recalls
conducted
in
midpregnancy.
Latent
profile
was
used
identify
distinct
based
on
these
indicators.
Regression
analyses
explored
associations
between
individual
intake
indicators,
profiles,
GWG.
Results:
We
identified
four
profiles:
extended
window
(n
=
133;
earliest
longest
window),
restricted
120;
latest
shortest
early
188;
midpoint),
typical
200;
aligning
sample
median).
Participants
(vs.
profile)
had
an
increased
risk
insufficient
GWG
(unadjusted
relative
[RR]
1.85,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
1.12,
3.05).
Each
hour
increase
associated
0.39
kg
(0.03,
0.75)
higher
Both
attenuated
adjusted
models
no
longer
statistically
significant
models.
Conclusions:
but
not
independently
These
findings
suggest
that
may
play
major
role
