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Biological Rhythms
The secret language of your vital signs—and how to read and understand it.
From the firing of neurons in a fraction of a second to the monthly cycle of ovulation to a seasonal shift in sleep patterns, the human body runs on rhythms—all more knowable now than ever, thanks to wearables. Making sense—and making use—of these signals is something else, and this is precisely what Daniel Forger explains in Biological Rhythms.
Sorting through a plethora of data gathered over the past decade, this practical, user-friendly book gives readers the tools for reading and interpreting the rhythms that regulate physiological processes as varied and critical as sleep, brain activity, heart rate, hormone secretion, metabolism, and temperature. Once translated, the language of biological rhythms can be used to improve health and productivity—by athletes, travelers, and shift workers, sufferers of fatigue or sleep disorders, or those wishing to lose weight, monitor infection, or time fertility—in short, anyone with an interest in reading and understanding the body’s vital signs.
From the firing of neurons in a fraction of a second to the monthly cycle of ovulation to a seasonal shift in sleep patterns, the human body runs on rhythms—all more knowable now than ever, thanks to wearables. Making sense—and making use—of these signals is something else, and this is precisely what Daniel Forger explains in Biological Rhythms.
Sorting through a plethora of data gathered over the past decade, this practical, user-friendly book gives readers the tools for reading and interpreting the rhythms that regulate physiological processes as varied and critical as sleep, brain activity, heart rate, hormone secretion, metabolism, and temperature. Once translated, the language of biological rhythms can be used to improve health and productivity—by athletes, travelers, and shift workers, sufferers of fatigue or sleep disorders, or those wishing to lose weight, monitor infection, or time fertility—in short, anyone with an interest in reading and understanding the body’s vital signs.
248 pages, Paperback
Published September 9, 2025
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September 27, 2025
Full disclosure: I’m the author’s sister, so a bit biased! But for years I never really understood what my brother did in his research — until this book. Biological Rhythms explains complex science in a way anyone can follow, with personal stories woven in that make it relatable and warm. Each chapter stands on its own, with resources for further reading. I came away with a real appreciation of how our bodies are rhythmically in tune with the world around us — and how much more there is still to learn.
December 8, 2025
I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. I gave it 4 stars because I think it is full of good information, but with that being said, there was no new information. Everything in the book can be found online in a variety of sources.
I most liked the sections relating to sleep, melatonin, temperature, and metabolism. If you are new to circadian rhythms these chapters definitely cover the basics. In my opinion, the sections related to heart rate, mood, and brain rhythms were too ambiguous and full of maybes and we won’t know until the future.
As someone interested in circadian rhythms and quantum physics and biology, I look forward to seeing more literature from this author, I just wish the book had included more details.
I most liked the sections relating to sleep, melatonin, temperature, and metabolism. If you are new to circadian rhythms these chapters definitely cover the basics. In my opinion, the sections related to heart rate, mood, and brain rhythms were too ambiguous and full of maybes and we won’t know until the future.
As someone interested in circadian rhythms and quantum physics and biology, I look forward to seeing more literature from this author, I just wish the book had included more details.
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