How the groundbreaking science of circadian rhythms can help you sleep better feel happier
and improve your overall health 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.
