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The 'Night Owl' Sleep Disorder - What Causes it? - MEDizzy Journal

People with delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) are often described as 'night owls' for their inability to fall asleep at night. The phrase ‘night owl’ denotes people who stay awake till late in the night and wake up late in the morning. Science has found these people suffer from a condition called delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD). It is believed that DSPD results in dysregulation of the body’s circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is the body’s internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. These 24-hour rhythms also control many behavioral and psychological processes in our bodies. Circadian clocks are generally dependent on environmental cues such as daylight and darkness. Click to read the full article...