Sentences with phrase «rhythm disruptions in»

«We found that the majority of students were being jet - lagged by their class times, which correlated very strongly with decreased academic performance,» said study co-lead author Benjamin Smarr, a postdoctoral fellow who studies circadian rhythm disruptions in the lab of UC Berkeley psychology professor Lance Kriegsfeld.

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Disruption of the circadian clock in the host alters the rhythms and composition of the microbial community, leading to obesity and metabolic problems.

Disruptions in sleep rhythms can indicate several mental disorders, and my plan is to infer these disturbances from data collected from people's use of digital devices,» Aledavood explains.

Others may investigate the neurobiology of hallucinations, disruptions in circadian rhythms, or precisely how drug addiction rewires the brain.

The activity - rest rhythm was recorded in 49 patients with advanced cancer while being given a standard chronomodulated chemotherapy cycle, which resulted in circadian disruption.

«Cancer overrides the circadian clock to survive: Misfolded proteins cause disruptions in circadian rhythm that contribute to tumor growth.»

Future studies may also reveal which stroke patients are more likely to develop pneumonia or disruptions in heart rhythm.

«The disruption of the circadian clock machinery seems to affect not only the rhythm of appetite regulation, but also the expression of the genes and proteins at their absolute level,» says Turek, whose team reports its findings online today in Science.

In addition, disruption of the sleep - wake rhythm typifies many different neuropsychiatric disorders and is understood to exacerbate them.

The researchers found that the brains of the babies in the music exposure group were better able to respond to disruptions in speech and music rhythm, Zhao said.

Plus, he said, there is a known link between disruptions in the body's circadian rhythms and stroke risk.

Some researchers even promote the theory that the disruption of natural circadian rhythm from (blue) light after dark is a big contributing factor to the rise in obesity and chronic disease.

In addition to circadian rhythm disruption, elevated levels of psychological stress can also aggravate IBS.

But when your body clock is disrupted or thrown out of balance by occasional or continuous interruptions of sleeping patterns, changes in light exposure, working the night shift regularly or other disruptions in your schedule, your natural circadian rhythms can become accelerated or slowed, leading to a cascade of physiologic impacts.

A 2006 study from the University of Washington showed that disruptions in circadian rhythm can influence cancer progression and increase cancer risk.

The authors of the review suggested that cirrhosis can affect function in the area of the brain that regulates our circadian rhythm and this explains the sleep disruption associated with liver disease.

If circadian rhythm disruption is more sensitive to deficiency than night blindness, then it may occur in the absence of other clinical signs, at serum retinol concentrations within the reference range, and at vitamin A intakes above the RDA.

In just five nights, the iPad group displayed reduced levels of melatonin, they took longer to fall asleep, and they spent less time in the restorative REM sleep They also reported being sleepier and less alert in the morning, even after 8 hours of sleep, and showed disruption in their sleep - wake cycle, or circadian rhythIn just five nights, the iPad group displayed reduced levels of melatonin, they took longer to fall asleep, and they spent less time in the restorative REM sleep They also reported being sleepier and less alert in the morning, even after 8 hours of sleep, and showed disruption in their sleep - wake cycle, or circadian rhythin the restorative REM sleep They also reported being sleepier and less alert in the morning, even after 8 hours of sleep, and showed disruption in their sleep - wake cycle, or circadian rhythin the morning, even after 8 hours of sleep, and showed disruption in their sleep - wake cycle, or circadian rhythin their sleep - wake cycle, or circadian rhythm.

The specific cause of SAD is unknown, but factors that may contribute to SAD include disruptions in circadian rhythm and serotonin and melatonin levels as a result of seasonal changes in sunlight patterns.

For in a film that is for the most part highly elliptical, occasional scenes that lack such economy (like David's comic exchange with an unlicensed cabbie, or the overlong — if nicely performed — expositional scenes with a series of coroners and counsellors) are an unwelcome disruption of the story's spare rhythm.

The disruption of these important biological rhythms can, in turn, trigger clinical depression.

This may include structured psychological therapy, such as interpersonal rhythm therapy, family - focussed therapy, cognitive — behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy.45 These have been shown to sustain health and prevent relapse, in conjunction with pharmacotherapy.7 Substance abuse is highly prevalent in this population and should be recognised as a potential trigger, alongside signs of a shift in mood and / or coping.46 Psychoeducation is therefore important for managing medication and promoting adherence, also managing the disease long term.45 Regular 12 - month follow - up appointments with the clinician can serve to provide interepisode support as well as screening for any noteworthy symptoms or disruption to functioning, from the disease or medication regime.44

Based on the interpersonal psychotherapy model of depression and informed by the importance of regular social rhythms in bipolar disorder, 36 interpersonal and social rhythm therapy explores pathways to relapse, including disruptions to social and circadian patterns, non-adherence to medication, and stressful life events.37 The model suggests that positive and negative life events can adversely affect circadian rhythms, posing a risk of recurrence.36 It tackles these issues by establishing regular routines, exploring interpersonal conflict and addressing issues around social roles, 37 and it seems to have promise in managing bipolar disorder.