Unraveling the Insomnia Puzzle: How Circadian Disruption Keeps the Brain Awake

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Unraveling the Insomnia Puzzle: How Circadian Disruption Keeps the Brain Awake
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New research indicates that chronic insomnia may be caused by a disruption in the body's internal clock, leading to a flattened circadian rhythm of mental activity and delayed peak alertness, which keeps the brain in a heightened state of alertness at night. The study suggests that targeting the circadian system could offer new treatment avenues for insomnia.

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