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Circadian misalignment affects physiology and metabolism and increases the risk of developing cardiometabolic disease. A pivotal study by Frank Scheer’s team provided clear evidence that misaligned sleep–wake cycles and fasting–eating cycles impair glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity and blood pressure, highlighting the importance of synchronizing lifestyles with our internal biological clocks.
