Abstract

Summary

This paper investigates the effects of circadian rhythm disruption, specifically social jet lag, on hippocampal-dependent memory in rats, and whether access to the food entrainable oscillator (FEO) can counteract any observed deficits.
Categories

Categories

Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the concept of 'social jet lag', a form of sleep disruption caused by discrepancies between weekday and weekend sleep schedules, and its potential impact on circadian rhythms.
Cognitive function and memory: The study focuses on the effects of circadian rhythm disruption on hippocampal-dependent memory in rats.
Shift work: The paper references shift work as a common cause of circadian rhythm disruption, drawing parallels with the concept of social jet lag.
Education and learning: The paper cites studies showing a correlation between social jet lag and poorer academic performance in undergraduate students.
Obesity and Weight Management: The paper mentions that social jet lag is associated with increased body mass index (BMI), suggesting it as a risk factor contributing to the global obesity epidemic.
Reproductive health: The paper references a study showing that women with more than one hour of social jet lag report more severe menstrual symptomology.
Authors

Author(s)

JM Cleary
Publication Date

Publication Year

2019
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