“The wrinkling of time”

Isn’t that a fabulous phrase?

It comes from a 2020 journal article called The wrinkling of time: Ageing, inflammation, oxidative stress, and the circadian clock in neurodegeneration.

The article discusses the impact of ageing on the circadian rhythm. Having a healthy circadian rhythm ensures that our body functions properly over the 24 hour daily cycle. If the circadian rhythm goes awry, then the mind and body also are metaphorically wobbly. Sleep is badly affected, the immune system goes haywire leading to increased inflammation in the body and brain. Life is made more difficult and the risk of dementia increases.

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