Table 1.
Circadian Disruptions |
Diseases | Effects | References |
---|---|---|---|
Alzheimer’s | Neurodegeneration | [52] | |
Insomnia, Delayed sleep phase disorder, Shift work sleep disorder | Weariness, Deteriorated cognitive performance, Increased accident risk | [22,54] | |
Disruption of regulation of appetite hormones | Overeating, Weight gain | [55] | |
Impairing of glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity | Increased risk of diabetes | [57] | |
Hypertension, Heart disease, Stroke | Affects vascular function, inflammation, and blood pressure regulation | [58] | |
Cancer | Increased risk of prostate and breast cancers | [59,60] |