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Jeanne F Duffy1, Kirsi-Marja Zitting2, Evan D Chinoy2.
Abstract
Aging is associated with numerous changes, including changes in sleep timing, duration, and quality. The circadian timing system interacts with a sleep-wake homeostatic system to regulate human sleep, including sleep timing and structure. This article reviews key features of the human circadian timing system, age-related changes in the circadian timing system, and how those changes may contribute to the observed alterations in sleep.Entities:
Keywords: Aging; Circadian; Human; Light; Melatonin; Sleep
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26568120 PMCID: PMC4648699 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2015.08.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Sleep Med Clin ISSN: 1556-407X