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Daily Body Rhythms and Their Role in Health and Illness

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Abstract

Circadian desynchrony can increase the risk of disease and influence treatment response.

  • Circadian rhythms are natural cycles that occur approximately every 24 hours and play critical roles in various physiological and behavioral processes.
  • Living in sync with these circadian clocks is essential for maintaining health, yet modern lifestyles often lead to misalignment.
  • Mistimed sleep associated with a '24/7' lifestyle can result in circadian desynchrony.
  • Circadian desynchrony is linked to an increased risk of psychiatric and metabolic diseases.
  • Awareness of circadian influences may aid clinicians in developing new treatment strategies, incorporating timing into therapeutic approaches.

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