This isn’t the first study to show that interrupting natural sleep cycles is harmful. A previous study whose mouse participants were even more unfortunate found that chronic jet lag can be fatal. Uh, yikes. Suddenly my frequent flier miles are looking less appealing. Another study, this time with hamsters in the unfortunate role of the sleep-disrupted, found that altering natural circadian rhythms results in systemic organ disease.

via In Defense of a Good Night’s Sleep | Psychology Today.

The scary thing for those who travel a lot in their work is that chronic jet lag can be fatal! Everyone needs to get the right amount of sleep. Especially truck drivers and airplane pilots.