Prevention & lipidsGuideline or statement

Role of Circadian Health in Cardiometabolic Health and Disease Risk: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

CirculationPublished

  • Scientific statement

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Morning bright light exposure and avoidance of light at night, as well as appropriately timed sleep, meals and exercise

  2. Clinicians, researchers, policymakers and the public should recognise the role of circadian rhythms in cardiometabolic health and focus on identifying modifiable behaviours that can improve them

Original publication

Role of Circadian Health in Cardiometabolic Health and Disease Risk: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 28 October 2025. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001388

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