Summary
This paper discusses the mechanisms of non-photic entrainment, or how non-light related cues like temperature, food, anxiety and induced activity can affect circadian rhythms in mammals.
Categories
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how non-photic cues can affect circadian rhythms, which are crucial for cognitive function and memory.
Mood regulation: The paper's discussion of anxiety as a non-photic cue for circadian rhythm entrainment suggests a link to mood regulation.
Hormone regulation: The paper discusses how non-photic cues can affect the release of hormones, which are regulated by circadian rhythms.
Sleep and insomnia: The paper's discussion of circadian rhythms is relevant to sleep and insomnia, as these rhythms regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Well-being: The paper's discussion of how non-photic cues can affect circadian rhythms, which are crucial for overall well-being.
Author(s)
EJ Wams, SJ Riede, I van der Laan, T ten Bulte
Publication Year
2017
Number of Citations
12
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