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Study Links One in Four Depression Cases to Body Clock
Original: One in Four Cases of Depression Could Be Caused by a Dysregulated Body Clock, Study Says https://www. smithsonianmag.com
A new study suggests that roughly a quarter of depression cases could stem from a dysregulated circadian rhythm, the internal body clock that governs sleep and wake cycles. Researchers point to disrupted sleep patterns as a potentially overlooked factor in mental health. The findings are prompting discussion about whether improving sleep regularity could help prevent or treat depression.
Why now: A newly published study linking circadian rhythm disruption to a large share of depression cases has drawn fresh attention to sleep and mental health.
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