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Examination of circadian rhythm and light hygiene with focus on shift workers
TESKA, Andrej
The aim of this bachelor thesis was to summarize the existing knowledge about circadian rhythm, sleep, the role and importance of melatonin in the human body, the causes and consequences of circadian rhythm disruption and the possibilities of its strengthening for the best health and vitality. The thesis is designed as a literature search and is based mainly on foreign studies in this field, however, a lot of information is supplemented by Czech authors. Health in the 21st century is an absolutely complex value, which should also be looked at comprehensively. All possible aspects of the erosion of health, which are often overlooked, should be examined. The themes developed in this paper focus on the growing awareness that we ignore the circadian and sleep systems at our peril. It is the disruption of the circadian rhythm that, according to many studies, brings about health ailments in our time. Indeed, a large number of studies confirm that it is the breakdown of circadian rhythms that is behind many of the diseases that manifest in the modern world. This paper summarizes both the mechanisms of circadian rhythm functioning and its major disruptors and potential risk factors associated with various types of diseases. It provides new insights into how to care for our health in a holistic way that is as sustainable as possible.
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