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Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
Circadian rhythm; circadian misalignment; chronotype; social jet lag; shift-work; delayed sleep phase; advance sleep phase; irregular sleep; sleep deprivation; non-24-hour; free running; phase angle
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The Impact Of Circadian Misalignment On Cardiometabolic Health, Cynthia Marie Mills
The Impact Of Circadian Misalignment On Cardiometabolic Health, Cynthia Marie Mills
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters
The circadian system is important in all living organisms because it generates a 24-hour rhythm for physiological and behavioral processes enabling anticipation and adaptation to daily changes in the environment. The prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases, which are linked to lifestyle choices, has been rising at an alarming rate. Modernization and globalization are two of many factors to blame for lifestyle changes resulting in circadian disruption. The purpose of this literature review is to explore circadian misalignment with regards to its mechanism and impact on cardiometabolic health and to determine possible interventional measures. The primary focus is on lifestyle change, particularly …