How optimizing circadian rhythms can increase healthy years | Satchin Panda | TEDxBoston

Over millenniums human body has been intricately programmed to adapt to the predictable daily changes in light, temperature and food availability. Circadian Biologist Satchin Panda is working to discover biological principles underlying the such circadian plasticity of human body and leverage it to reduce the burden of disease and increase healthy lifespan. Learn more about how circadian rhythm discoveries can transform human life and catalyze redesigning our world. Satchidananda Panda
Professor Regulatory Biology Laboratory at Salk
Dr. Satchidananda Panda, a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. Satchin’s work deals specifically with the timing of food and it’s relationship with our biological clocks governed by circadian rhythm and also the circadian rhythm in general.

Professor Panda explores the genes, molecules and cells that keep the whole body on the same circadian clock. A section of the hypothalamus called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) lies at the center of the body’s master clock and gets input directly from light sensors in the eyes, keeping the rest of the body on schedule. Panda discovered how these light sensors work, as well as how cellular timekeepers in other parts of the body function. He also uncovered a novel blue light sensor in the retina that measures ambient light level and sets the time to go to sleep and wake up every day.

In the process of exploring how the liver’s daily cycles work, Panda found that mice which eat within a set amount of time (12 hours) resulted in slimmer, healthier mice than those who ate the same number of calories in a larger window of time, showing that when one eats may be as important as what one eats. If the benefits of this “12-hour diet” hold true in humans, it could have profound impacts on treating overeating disorders, diabetes and obesity.

[thefather]

I have had a bad sleeping pattern and circadian rhythms since I was a teenager and I can confirm whatever the doctor said. Though I'm only 33 years old, I have pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, overweight, anxiety, high cholesterol and triglycerides, and blood concentration. I never ever remember having a regular sleep pattern. My friends, save yourself before it's too late. Unfortunately, there aren't many resources about this and I'm so glad Doctor Satchin has invested in researching this topic. This is a really big deal but not talked about enough.

[covideos]

I love the part where he mentions how his team discovered this, and my 94 years old grandma has been living exactly like that her entire life. Plus she is very strong and healthy at 94!! I guess we should all take this talk seriously. ☀️

[russrausch]

This is amazing! I doubt this is a more important TED Talk than this. Thank you Dr. Panda!!!

[anjananaturelover]

So interesting… in fact anywhere in the rural areas of the world, you’ll probably see healthier, happier people because they are so in tune with the movements of Nature . Living in fast-paced urban India, most of us have destroyed our cicadian rhythms, right from when we were kids studying till late into the night till now when we’re binge-watching our favourite shows when we should be asleep.Modern life has taken a toll on our health, but we’re so entangled in it, that we can’t just throw everything to the wind to do what our grandparents knew how to do . All we can do is try .🙏🇮🇳

[russrausch]

Dr. Huberman, wholeheartedly supports Dr. Panda and his work asserts that 10-20 minutes of light first thing in the morning is key to circadian rhythm. Dr. Panda, you talked about 30-minutes of sunlight, but is early morning sunlight particularly important? Thanks for your incredible and game-changing work!

[ND-ci]

The division of the day in the presentation aligns precisely with the way prayer times are described and calculated in Islam. To understand how to organize your daily activities, you can read the Qur'an in detail. It provides the essence of practices that promote well-being and health, support brain chemistry, and aid DNA repair. These practices include meditation, mindfulness, continuous engagement in activities, fasting, routines, sharing, and many others.

I am an architect who has been in love with every branch of science for as long as I can remember and I want to work on this for the rest of my life. We need to think much deeper about the real meaning of technology, electricity and needs, people's health and mental well-being, and we need to define human beings in a way that is science-led, not industry-led. Again.

[darininicholas]

one of the best videos on youtube and by Ted Talks. Thank you Dr. Panda.

[totallifestylchange]

The best video ever. I learnt soo much. I actually watch and discuss with my patients

[BubblesPothowari]

Simple. Sincere. Scientific. Super Dr Panda

[HugoFlores-nbwv]

Thank you so much. Greetings from Guadalajara Jalisco México

[wellnesssecrets]

Excellent content & presentation. Learn 30 Wellness Secrets to prevent or reverse Lifestyle Disorders

[tube-nwrz]

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[Righteous-One]

Absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much Dr Satchin Panda.

[JoylieC]

Thank you for your wonderful and hopeful presentation!

[rajiramini]

Wonderful talk. Reminds me of old Douth Indian traditions.

[EthicsClassRVU]

In school we have learned about how important our circadian rhythms are, and how our biological clock really does make sense of the things going on in our lives. Growing up, I used to think that it was so crazy that everytime it got dark in the night I would feel more and more tired. Satchin Panda in this Ted Talk has given his audience a variety of ways in which they can improve their circadian rhythm. This is following the ethical principle of beneficence and respecting our patients autonomy in the sense that we aren’t making the options end all be all types of situations. Instead Mr. Panda is trying to find a common ground with people on many different aspects. However, is there any research where people have just done one thing here and there which seemed to be helpful? I also don’t know if increasing the biological clock would be helpful if scientifically our bodies progress to deteriorate step by step as we get older.

[angelafonseca]

Thanks Dr Panda for the amazing talk with good comparisons of our body to a car.Its so true about the circadian rhythm

[etcetera]

Very interesting lessons...great presentation. Thank you Sir!

How about we use, "Have a perfect Circadian rhythm" instead of expressions like "goodbye", or "God bless you"...etc???

[Bill]

Your narrative is intricate and evocative; much like a book that was intricate and evocative in its thematic treatment. "Better Sleep Better Life" by William Brook

[coachaps]

This is all very well explained in different words in Ayurveda (Science off Life ).We in Bharat (India) have been living this life from ages.