title: Circadian Rhythms: Does Burning the Midnight Oil Leave You Weak?
abstract: A new study shows that nocturnal light exposure rapidly disrupts the central circadian clock as well as reduces motor performance and bone health. These findings provide a striking example of the costs of living in a disrupted light/dark cycle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences, Semel Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. Electronic address: CColwell@mednet.ucla.edu.
authors.forename: Christopher S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Colwell
mesh_terms: D057906:Circadian Clocks; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D009043:Motor Activity; D017440:Photoperiod