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Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser | ScienceDaily

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New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia. The study, which is published in JAMA Network Open and led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), in collaboration with University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay, also revealed a link between anorexia nervosa and insomnia risk. Previous research has suggested a possible connection between eating disorders and the body's internal clock, or circadian clock, which controls a wide range of biological functions such as sleep and affects nearly every organ in the body. This study aimed to further understand this relationship by assessing genes associated with anorexia nervosa, the circadian clock and several sleep traits including insomnia. The investigators used a statistical method called Mendelian Randomization to see h

Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser | ScienceDaily Science News from research organizations Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser Individuals with the eating disorder often wake early and experience insomnia Date: January 5, 2024 Source: Massachusetts General Hospital Summary: New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia. Share: Fa

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