SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
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Peer-reviewed scientific articles authored by CRONUS researchers, advancing knowledge on sleep, nutrition, chronobiology, and health.
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2026
2026
Optimal nap timing and body mass index: beyond duration
Optimal nap timing and body mass index: beyond duration
Longo-Silva, G., Rodríguez-Martín, M., Salmerón, D., Scheer, F. A. J. L., & Garaulet, M.
Journal of Translational Medicine, 24, 693 (2026).
Plant-Based Diet and Sleep Quality in Adults: Exploring the Role of Lifestyle and Health Mediators
Plant-Based Diet and Sleep Quality in Adults: Exploring the Role of Lifestyle and Health Mediators
Lima, M. O., de Melo, J. S., Soares, L. L., de Menezes, R. C. E., Serenini, R., & Longo-Silva, G.
Nutrition Bulletin, 0, 1–13 (2026).
Light matters: Investigating the influence of natural and artificial light on BMI and key mediators
Light matters: Investigating the influence of natural and artificial light on BMI and key mediators
Longo-Silva, G., Menezes, R. C. E., Lima, M. O., Melo, J. S., Soares, L. L., & Serenini, R.
Chronobiology International, 43(4), 481–491 (2026).
Key Determinants of Weight Loss Trajectory Across Different Periods of a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
Key Determinants of Weight Loss Trajectory Across Different Periods of a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
De la Peña-Armada, R., Longo-Silva, G., Rodríguez-Martín, M., Yang, H. W., & Garaulet, M.
Obesity, 34(2), 357–371 (2026).
Polygenic risk for poor appetite or overeating and for alcohol use influence emotional eating and alcohol consumption
Polygenic risk for poor appetite or overeating and for alcohol use influence emotional eating and alcohol consumption
Longo-Silva, G., Tortosa Ayón, S., Rodríguez-Martín, M., & Garaulet, M.
Appetite, 228, 108750 (2026).
2025
2025
The Interplay Between Evening Latency and Sleep-Disturbing Diet on Sleep Quality Among Adults
The Interplay Between Evening Latency and Sleep-Disturbing Diet on Sleep Quality Among Adults
Soares, L. L., Longo-Silva, G., Lima, M. O., Melo, J. S., Leal, V. S., & Menezes, R. C. E.
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 38, 1–10 (2025).
Chrononutrition: Exploring Determinants and Feature Importance of Eating Timing among Brazilian Adults
Chrononutrition: Exploring Determinants and Feature Importance of Eating Timing among Brazilian Adults
Longo-Silva, G., Serenini, R., Lima, M. O., Melo, J. S., Soares, L. L., & Menezes, R. C. E.
Ciência & Saúde Coletiva (2025).
Sex Differences in the Association between Sleep Quality and Excess Weight: Exploring Lifestyle and Health-Related Mediators
Sex Differences in the Association between Sleep Quality and Excess Weight: Exploring Lifestyle and Health-Related Mediators
Santos, T. H. L., Melo, J. S., Lima, M. O., Menezes, R. C. E., Serenini, R., & Longo-Silva, G.
Sleep Science, 18(3), e307–e316 (2025).
Lifestyle and health mediators of the relationship between religious attendance and sleep quality and disorders in adults
Lifestyle and health mediators of the relationship between religious attendance and sleep quality and disorders in adults
Longo-Silva, G., Menezes, R. C. E., Lima, M. O., Santos, T. H. L. S., Melo, J. S., Soares, L. L., & Serenini, R.
Sleep and Breathing, 29, 151 (2025).
2024
2024
Determinants of variations in sleep patterns across Brazil: Exploring geographic influences
Determinants of variations in sleep patterns across Brazil: Exploring geographic influences
Longo-Silva, G., Serenini, R., Antunes, R., Lima, M. O., Pedrosa, A. K. P., & Menezes, R. C. E.
Sleep Medicine X, 9, 100137 (2024).
Circadian misalignment proxies, BMI, and chronic conditions: the role for weekday to weekend sleep differences
Circadian misalignment proxies, BMI, and chronic conditions: the role for weekday to weekend sleep differences
Lima, M. O., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Oliveira, P. M. B., Menezes, R. C. E., Serenini, R., & Longo-Silva, G.
Sleep and Breathing, 28(4), 1799–1808 (2024).
Association of Evening Eating with Sleep Quality and Insomnia among Adults in a Brazilian National Survey
Association of Evening Eating with Sleep Quality and Insomnia among Adults in a Brazilian National Survey
Nunes, M. E. B., Santos, C. H. B., Lima, M. O., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Menezes, R. C. E., & Longo-Silva, G.
Sleep Science, 17(4), e381–e391 (2024).
Association of largest meal timing and eating frequency with body mass index and obesity
Association of largest meal timing and eating frequency with body mass index and obesity
Longo-Silva, G., Lima, M. O., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Serenini, R., Marinho, P. M., & Menezes, R. C. E.
Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 60, 179–186 (2024).
Association between sleep duration and latency, nocturnal awakenings, and body mass index among infants
Association between sleep duration and latency, nocturnal awakenings, and body mass index among infants
Oliveira, P. M. B., Lima, M. O., Marinho, P. M., Silveira, J. A. C., Menezes, R. C. E., & Longo-Silva, G.
Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 42, e2023058 (2024).
Association between iron deficiency anemia and sleep duration in the first year of life
Association between iron deficiency anemia and sleep duration in the first year of life
Rodrigues Junior, J. I., Mecenas, V. G. F., Lima, M. O., Menezes, R. C. E., Oliveira, P. M. B., & Longo-Silva, G.
Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 42, e2022173 (2024).
Chrononutrition patterns and their association with body weight: Differences across multiple chronotypes
Chrononutrition patterns and their association with body weight: Differences across multiple chronotypes
Longo-Silva, G., Serenini, R., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Lima, M. O., Soares, L. L., Melo, J. S., & Menezes, R. C. E.
Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición (English ed.), 72(1), 4–13 (2025).
2023
2023
Circadian dinner timing and BMI among adults in a Brazilian national survey
Circadian dinner timing and BMI among adults in a Brazilian national survey
Pedrosa, A. K. P., Lima, M. O., Oliveira, P. M. B., Serenini, R., Menezes, R. C. E., & Longo-Silva, G.
Obesity Medicine (2023).
Sleep and circadian hygiene practices association with sleep quality among Brazilian adults
Sleep and circadian hygiene practices association with sleep quality among Brazilian adults
Castro-Santos, L., Lima, M. O., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Serenini, R., Menezes, R. C. E., & Longo-Silva, G.
Sleep Medicine X, 6, 100088 (2023).
Association of morning and evening physical exercise with sleep quality and insomnia: differences between chronotypes
Association of morning and evening physical exercise with sleep quality and insomnia: differences between chronotypes
Mecenas, V. G. F., Alves, T. V. S., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Lima, M. O., Menezes, R. C. E., Serenini, R., & Longo-Silva, G.
International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research, 7(2), 64–72 (2023).
Beyond sleep duration: Sleep timing is associated with BMI among Brazilian adults
Beyond sleep duration: Sleep timing is associated with BMI among Brazilian adults
Longo-Silva, G., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Oliveira, P. M. B., Silva, J. R., Menezes, R. C. E., Marinho, P. M., & Bernardes, R. S.
Sleep Medicine X, 6, 100082 (2023).
2022
2022
Breakfast skipping and timing of lunch and dinner: Relationship with BMI and obesity
Breakfast skipping and timing of lunch and dinner: Relationship with BMI and obesity
Longo-Silva, G., Oliveira, P. M. B., Pedrosa, A. K. P., Silva, J. R., Bernardes, R. S., Menezes, R. C. E., & Marinho, P. M.
Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, 16(6), 507–513 (2022).
Consumption of sugary foods and sleep quality in the first year of life
Consumption of sugary foods and sleep quality in the first year of life
Lima, M. O., Fernandes, J. B., Oliveira, P. M. B., Menezes, R. C. E., Longo-Silva, G., Marinho, P. M., & Silveira, J. A. C.
REME – Revista Mineira de Enfermagem, 26, e1429 (2022).
2020
2020
The Elapsed Time between Dinner and the Midpoint of Sleep Is Associated with Adiposity in Young Women
The Elapsed Time between Dinner and the Midpoint of Sleep Is Associated with Adiposity in Young Women
Zerón-Rugerio, M. F., Longo-Silva, G., Hernáez, Á., Ortega-Regules, A. E., Cambras, T., & Izquierdo-Pulido, M.
Nutrients, 12(2), 410 (2020).
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