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circadian rhythm



NOUN
biological rhythm
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She argues that switching to daylight-saving time ultimately plays havoc with our circadian rhythm — that is, our internal biological clock.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

I’ve learned from experts over and over about how exposing yourself to natural light, even on an overcast day, either resets or talks to your circadian rhythm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

While these findings reveal a strong link, they do not show that circadian rhythm changes directly cause dementia.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

"These things are not rocket science, but they're really fundamental to having a good, healthy circadian rhythm and a good healthy physiology through the winter."

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Not only was this arrangement bad for the astronaut’s circadian rhythm, but the astronaut who was on duty made enough noise as he went about his work to keep his partner awake.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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