Jet Lag At Home

An inconsistent sleep schedule mimics a time-zone shift.

You burn the midnight oil all week, and then catch up on weekends. No big deal, right? Wrong. Researchers call this damaging sleep cycle “social jet lag,” because it throws off your circadian rhythm just like a real time-zone shift. What’s more, you’re more likely to be overweight because of it. So keep a consistent sleep schedule—your healthy body will thank you for it.

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