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Chronobiology of Brain Health

Meaning

This discipline investigates the temporal organization of brain functions, examining how the central nervous system’s physiological and behavioral processes oscillate rhythmically over a 24-hour cycle. It specifically focuses on the influence of the master circadian clock, housed in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), on cognitive performance, mood regulation, and neuroplasticity. Understanding this chronobiology is essential for optimizing brain function and mitigating the effects of circadian misalignment on neurological well-being.