The Inner Clock, Lynne Peeples
The Inner Clock, Lynne Peeples
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The Inner Clock
Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms

Author: Lynne Peeples

Narrator: Brittany Pressley

Unabridged: 11 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/24/2024

Synopsis

"A rich history of what makes us tick, so to speak, paired with fascinating modern discoveries about how circadian rhythms influence our daily lives" —The Wall Street Journal

How the groundbreaking science of circadian rhythms can help you sleep better, feel happier, and improve your overall health

Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronized to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behavior. But modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones, and late-night meals can wreak havoc on your internal clocks.

Armed with advances in biology and technology, a circadian renaissance is reclaiming those lost rhythms. The Inner Clock explores the emerging science and its transformative applications: How could taking a walk in the morning and going to bed at the same time each night keep your body  in sync? Why are some doctors prescribing treatments at specific times of day? And how might a better understanding of our circadian rhythms improve educational outcomes, optimize sports performance, and support the longevity of our planet?

Science journalist Lynne Peeples seeks out the scientists, astronauts, athletes, and patients at the forefront of a growing movement. Along the way, she sleeps in a Cold War-era bunker, chases the midnight sun, spits into test tubes, and wears high-tech light sensors to decipher what makes our internal clocks tick and how we can reset them for the better.

About The Author

Lynne Peeples is a science journalist and former staff reporter at The Huffington Post. Her writing has also appeared in The Guardian, Scientific American, Nature and other publications. Before her move to writing, she crunched numbers as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials and environmental health studies. Peeples was an MIT Knight Science Journalism fellow and holds master's degrees in biostatistics from the Harvard School of Public Health and in science journalism from New York University. She lives in Seattle.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on January 02, 2025

Based on Google seacrh, “Circadian”, comes from the Latin circa (around) and diem (day). Circadian refers to the circadian rhythm, which is the natural cycle of the human body that occurs every 24 hours. This rhythm controls physiological processes such as: - Sleep and wake cycles - Hormonal producti......more

Goodreads review by Randall on November 18, 2024

Science journalist Lynne Peeples has produced a superbly researched, scientifically grounded, beautifully written book - with pragmatic tips on optimizing sleep. Ms. Peeples combines superb writing skills, a strong science background and tip-top story telling to keep the book firmly in readers' hand......more

Goodreads review by Annahita on October 24, 2024

Thank you to Riverhead Books for the advance reader copy of The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples; it is a fascinating exploration of the science behind our circadian rhythms and how they impact every aspect of our lives. I have said it before (and I’ll probably say it a million more times) – journalists......more

Goodreads review by Toni on November 08, 2024

What time do you go to bed? If you're like most Americans, bedtime is contrite with insomnia of some sort. Inability to fall asleep — inability to stay asleep — paroxysms of naps instead of long sleeps. This is a fascinating book that puts all this into perspective. We see the effects the sun has on......more

Goodreads review by Gail on October 26, 2024

I was looking for help in resetting to my natural circadian rhythm but there was very little on this topic. I came away with a few tips-wait 90-120 minutes after waking to have coffee, dim the lights in the evening, etc. Most of this book is about the history of circadian rhythm and how modern times......more

Quotes

"A rich history of what makes us tick, so to speak, paired with fascinating modern discoveries about how circadian rhythms influence our daily lives" —The Wall Street Journal

"The definitive take on what scientists currently know about how the circadian system works, how it’s disrupted by the ways we live now, and what we should do about it." —Alex Hutchinson, Outside

"Edifying. . . . This enlightens." —Publishers Weekly

"An immensely informative and fascinating account." —Psychology Today

“I stayed up all night reading this book! Lynne Peeples, you have wrecked my circadian rhythms, and I enjoyed every minute.”  —Mary Roach, bestselling author of Fuzz and Stiff

“The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync—and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life.” —James Nestor, bestselling author of Breath

"A fascinating journey through the science of circadian rhythms, revealing how our bodies’ tiny timepieces shape every aspect of our lives. Captivating, perceptive, and, yes, timely.” —Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of When

“The Inner Clock paints an intricate picture of the ways our physiology evolved to function in harmony with the rhythms of the world around us.” —James Hamblin, author of Clean and If Our Bodies Could Talk

“A captivating exploration of light and dark, our peculiar biology, and the powerful, invisible rhythms of our waking and sleeping lives.” —Deborah Blum, Pulitzer-prize winning author of The Poison Squad

“You may not realize it until you read this smart, lucid book, but your body clocks are ticked off. Fortunately, it's not too late for a reset. An essential guide to a fascinating and underappreciated aspect of human biology.”  —Dan Fagin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Toms River

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