Circadian Rhythm and Intermittent Fasting for Healthy Lifespan - LEE Tuh-Fuh and Ruby LEE Wang Zu-Ming Endowed Lecture

Circadian timing shapes how we sleep, feel, and function each day. Satchidananda Panda, Ph.D., Salk Institute, explains that keeping daily light, meals, movement, and sleep in step with the body’s internal clock supports alertness, metabolism, and recovery. Panda notes that evening light and late eating can make it harder to fall asleep and may work against healthy glucose control, while…