[Biological rhythm, sleep and jet lag].
Sleep is an active recovery process, which is governed by biological rhythms. This rhythmic variation influences almost all bodily functions and dictates the optimal time for sleep. Sleep itself is an inconsistent state mainly characterized by the alteration between REM and NREM sleep. Vital regenerative processes occur during sleep. Sleep is a basic prerequisite for wellbeing, health and performance. If the synchronization between sleep and the biological rhythms is disturbed, malfunctions of the organism have to be expected. Such a state can be found by a sudden shift of local time by travelling across time zones (jet lag). Therapeutic strategies can reduce the symptoms associated with the state of jet lag.
Universität Regensburg, Deutschland.
Jürgen
J
Zulley
D001683:Biological Clocks; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D020179:Jet Lag Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008959:Models, Neurological; D012894:Sleep Stages