The sleep-wake cycle is primarily controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus. The SCN is dubbed as the master clock of the body, regulating the times at which we fall…
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Circadian Rhythm Disorders in Patients Suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease
Circadian rhythms allow the body to time its different processes such as sleeping, waking up, and eating. These rhythms follow a 24-hour schedule that is in accordance with nature’s day-night cycle. For…