Circadian rhythms are internal manifestations of the solar day that permit adaptations to
predictable environmental temporal changes. These~ 24-h rhythms are controlled by …

Despite a complex relationship between mood, sleep and rhythm, the impact of circadian
disruptions on bipolar disorder (BD) has not been clarified. The purpose of this systematic …

Circadian rhythm disturbances are a common symptom among individuals with mood
disorders. The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), in the ventral part of the anterior …

Obesity is a major health risk, with junk food consumption playing a central role in weight
gain, because of its high palatability and high-energy nutrients. The Cafeteria (CAF) diet …

Synchronizing circadian (24 h) rhythms in physiology and behavior with the environmental
light-dark cycle is critical for maintaining optimal health. Dysregulation of the circadian …

Aims To systematically review the literature on the efficacy and tolerability of the major
chronotherapeutic treatments of bipolar disorders (BD)—bright light therapy (LT), dark …

Rodents emit ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) to communicate the presence of positive or
negative emotional states and to coordinate social interactions. On this basis, USVs are …

Regulation of emotions is generally associated exclusively with the brain. However, there is
evidence that peripheral systems are also involved in mood, stress vulnerability vs …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects millions of patients; however, the pathophysiology
is poorly understood. Rodent models have been developed using chronic mild stress or …

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic and progressive psychiatric illness characterized by mood
oscillations, with episodes of mania and depression. The impact of BD on patients can be …