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The Dark Side of Working Nights | The Scientist

The Dark Side of Working Nights | The Scientist | Longevity science | Scoop.it

Disruption in circadian rhythms can lead to higher instances of weight gain and diabetes.

 

Humans have not evolved to efficiently work the night shift.

Ray and Terry's 's comment, May 22, 2012 7:37 AM
Disruption of the ‘biological clock’ may cause downslide to early death.
http://www.kurzweilai.net/disruption-of-biological-clocks-causes-neurodegeneration-early-death
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Aging of Eyes Is Blamed in Circadian Rhythm Disturbances

Aging of Eyes Is Blamed in Circadian Rhythm Disturbances | Longevity science | Scoop.it
New research supports a largely unrecognized culprit in circadian rhythm disturbances: the gradual yellowing of the lens and the narrowing of the pupil that come with age.

 

 

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