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Links between disrupted body clocks and diseases: a review

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Abstract

Circadian disruption is associated with increased risk for some cardiometabolic diseases.

  • Circadian rhythms significantly influence various aspects of human health and disease.
  • Night-shift work and other lifestyle factors may lead to circadian disruption.
  • Symptoms of circadian disruption can manifest in altered sleep-wake cycles and biological rhythms.
  • Changes in the sleep-wake cycle, melatonin rhythm, and core body temperature are linked to circadian disruption.
  • Circadian disruption may occur alongside several psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Interventions such as phototherapy, melatonin supplementation, and exercise may help mitigate circadian disruption.

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