Inconsistent sleep patterns in adolescents found to have widespread negative effects on the developing brain

Adolescents often sleep less than recommended and have substantially different sleep patterns on weekdays and weekends. Their mismatch in sleep timing between school and free days, known as social jet lag, has been linked to adverse physical, cognitive, and mental health outcomes, though the mechanisms have been poorly understood.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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