Editorial: Influence of sleep and recurrent circadian disruption on cardiometabolic health, wellbeing, and safety: from shiftwork to Monday mornings

Abstract

The modern 24-hour society is contributing to insufficient sleep and a misalignment between behaviors and internal physiology, which have negative health consequences (1). A growing literature points to increased activity during the biological night (e.g., technology use and work hours) that disrupts sleep and circadian rhythms (2, 3). Despite strong evidence for the connection between recurrent sleep and circadian disruption and poor health, exact mechanisms driving these impairments remain unclear. Therefore, this Research Topic sought to highlight research on the mechanisms by which recurrent sleep and circadian disruption impair health and wellbeing.