body clock

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The zenith, he says, is adolescence, when emotional reactions are further heightened by hormones and changes to the internal body clock which impact sleeping patterns.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

“Getting the body clock right. That’s the main reason for doing it,” Harbaugh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

This means the body clock gets out of sync with the environment which can lead to sleeplessness, daytime tiredness and other issues.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

"I've got a body clock that is ticking. I can't start a family until I've had the surgery and then there is a small window of opportunity," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024

Darker mornings and more evening light together knock your body clock out of whack — which means daylight saving time can usher in sleep trouble for weeks or longer.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024