Circadian rhythms and inflammatory diseases of the liver and gut
Lack of daylight can lead to problems with the liver and gut.
Rob Archer
Health as Human Capital in Entrepreneurship: Individual, Extension and Substitution Effects on Entrepreneurial Success
An entrepreneur’s physical & mental health, along with the physical & mental health of their spouse, impacts the chance of startup success.
Timing of outdoor light exposure is associated with sleep-wake consolidation in community-dwelling older men
Reduced daytime light exposure was associated with increased sleep-wake fragmentation. Afternoon light therapy might be more efficient in consolidating sleep and wake in older adults.
High strain evening exercise disrupts sleep: Insights from a real-world examination of ~7-million nights
High strain exercise / sports late at night interrupts sleep.
Associations of timing of physical activity with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in a prospective cohort study
Is the afternoon the best time to exercise?
This large study has 2 important findings:
The default network is causally linked to creative thinking
This paper shows that the brain’s Default Network is causally linked to creative thinking….
The Impact of LED Lights on Human Health and Well-being: A Comprehensive Analysis
LED lights have potential drawbacks on human health, particularly sleep quality, mood, productivity and long-term health effects.
How to… have better meetings
Managers spend 50% of their time in meetings. This article by Ethan Mollick shares evidence-based ideas on how to improve them.
Let’s get this meeting started: Meeting lateness and actual meeting outcomes
Meetings that start late are less productive and creative
Physical activity for cognitive health promotion: An overview of the underlying neurobiological mechanisms
Exercise supports brain function in 5 ways