Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Disruption Of Circadian Rhythms Affects Both Brain And Body, Mouse Study Finds

ScienceDaily (Oct. 28, 2009) — A new study has found that chronic disruption of one of the most basic circadian (daily) rhythms -- the day/night cycle -- leads to weight gain, impulsivity, slower thinking, and other physiological and behavioral changes in mice, similar to those observed in people who experience shift work or jet lag.

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