It is common to hear that each person has their own biological clock and that while some work better during the day, others are more active and dynamic at night, although this is true in practice, the truth is that several recent surveys indicate that these programming modes are consistent with socio-emotional factors rather than biological determinations.
According to experts, humans are designed to work more actively during daylight hours and to rest during sunny hours, although there are people who do the exact opposite (they are awake at night and sleep in the daytime) and who seem to live smoothly, are actually undergoing changes that reduce their quality of life.
- When changing the biological clock.
- The main consequence is that sleep cycles change.
- People who sleep during the day tend to do so fewer hours.
- And are less exposed to the sun.
- So they may have problems fixing calcium and vitality in general.
The Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology in the United States also found that women who sleep during the day become less fertile, and both men and women are experiencing a change in “melatonin,” a hormone that defines the duration of sleep. to rest completely. From several studies, the optimal times for the different activities have been defined, below we will tell you which is the ideal biological clock to improve your quality of life.
According to studies conducted by subject matter experts, it is ideal to start the day having sex, between 6 a. m. and 9 a. m. men reach their highest testosterone levels and women have higher levels of relaxation, which makes sex more enjoyable.
The celebrity? Morning sex turned out to be the healthiest and most intense, it also helps to release tensions and stress, to start the day with the best attitude, likewise it has been proven to strengthen the immune system and improve mood.
In an ideal biological clock, the most complex activities must be carried out between 10 a. m. and noon. Studies indicate that this is the time of day when the brain reaches its highest intellectual performance point.
This would be the ideal time to make decisions, hold high-pressure business meetings, solve difficult problems, or create new solutions. At this point, “cortisol”, the stress hormone, reaches its maximum production. This translates to greater concentration, more knowledge, and better short-term memory.
According to Michael Smolensky, physical performance specialist and author of The Body Clock Guide to Better Health?(The biological clock guide for better health, in free translation), the best times to exercise effectively are between 4 p. m. 7 p. m.
According to his research, physical performance is currently much higher and the risk of injury is lower, indicating that it increases cardiovascular endurance, as is flexibility and muscle strength.
Eating too late can be very harmful. This not only influences the ability to fall asleep, but has also been shown to be a risk factor for developing obesity and/or diabetes.
Studies indicate that the last meal of the day should be light and should be taken between 7 p. m. and 8 p. m. This helps the body treat glucose more efficiently and regulate insulin production. After 8 p. m. , no one should eat
Studies have shown that between 9 p. m. and 11 p. m. , the pineal gland of the brain releases the hormone “melatonin”, which we talked about earlier. This substance was called “sleep hormone” because it regulates rest.
When this hormone is released, body temperature drops and this is the sign that the body needs to start resting, so the ideal time to go to sleep would be between 9 p. m. 11 p. m.
Michael Howell, a neurologist at the University of Minnesota in the United States, said synchronizing activities with the body’s natural biological clock is a great way to improve quality of life. It’s worth a try, don’t you think?
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