Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm — the body’s internal clock that controls the sleep-wake cycle — are approximately three-times more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease later in life, compared to those who have regular activity-rest cycles, a study has found.
According to researchers, more studies are needed to determine if alterations in circadian rhythms could be an early risk factor for the disease.
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