circadian rhythms

Language: en

📖 Definitions

  1. Natural, internal biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological functions, repeating approximately every 24 hours and synchronized by external environmental cues such as light and temperature.; A metaphorical or extended usage referring to any regular, predictable daily cycle or pattern in human behavior, organizational performance, or systemic operations.

💬 Examples

  1. This behavior exposes users to blue light and stimulating content, which significantly disrupts circadian rhythms and degrades sleep quality.

  2. The company noticed that employee productivity follows predictable circadian rhythms, peaking in the late morning and dipping after lunch.