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Social jet lag is associated with incident cardiovascular disease independent of sleep duration and cardiac genetic risk.
Journal of internal medicine·July 1, 2026·PMID 42387174
Why it mattersSocial jet lag is a common but underrecognized circadian disruption that may independently contribute to cardiovascular risk, even in individuals with normal sleep duration and regardless of genetic predisposition. This highlights a modifiable behavioral target beyond traditional risk factors.
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