Running Down Body’s Internal Clock Can Make You Sick

  
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Our internal body clock may play a role in determining whether we get sick or not, according to a recent study from Yale University.

Any disruption to our body’s 24-hour clock, such as not having enough sleep, can cause it to run down, leaving us susceptible to infection and illness.

Our internal circadian clock is a well-regulated biological process which helps keep our bodies healthy and working by regulating tasks such as sleeping, waking, hormone release, body temperature and other important bodily functions throughout the course of a 24-hour cycle.