Ep 9. Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?
- October 11, 2018
In the Horizon season 2018 episode 9, titled "Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?", the show explores the fascinating world of circadian rhythms and how they impact our daily lives. The episode features interviews with leading experts in the field of chronobiology, who explain what our body clocks are, how they work, and why they are so important.
Throughout the hour-long episode, viewers are taken on a journey through time to witness the history of studying the body clock, beginning with the earliest recorded attempts to regulate sleep and wake cycles. From there, the episode moves to explore how light, food, and exercise all play a role in regulating our body clocks.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the show is the use of cutting-edge technology to study circadian rhythms. Viewers are shown how scientists use tracking tools to monitor individuals' sleep and wake cycles, and how genetic research is helping to uncover new insights into how the body clock works.
The show also features several fascinating case studies, including a group of shift workers who are struggling to adapt to their new schedules. The episode demonstrates how consistent disruptions to the body clock can have a significant impact on our health and wellbeing, from increased risk of obesity and diabetes to a higher likelihood of depression and anxiety.
Overall, "Body Clock: What Makes Us Tick?" is a thought-provoking look at an area of science that impacts us all, yet most of us know very little about. By the end of the episode, viewers will have a newfound understanding of the importance of our body clocks and how we can work to keep them in sync for optimal health and wellness.
