Across the board, circadian rhythm disorders disrupt a traditional sleep-wake routine, but in different ways.
Many factors could be at play behind the onset of circadian rhythm disorders, according to Landsness.
But other factors, like comorbidities, can contribute to circadian rhythm disorders, too.
Others may be brought on by another comorbidity or be a result of aging, and be chronic.
Sometimes behavioral and lifestyle changes alone can help; in other cases medications or other treatments are needed.
The prevalence also increases in people who are visually impaired.
Carmen Chai is a Canadian journalist and award-winning health reporter.
Her interests include emerging medical research, exercise, nutrition, mental health, and maternal and pediatric health.
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