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The circadian rhythm is the bedrock of your wellbeing. But it's often overlooked. Here are five things you should know about your circadian rhythm.

Do you set an alarm during the week and then snooze it on weekends to catch up on sleep? If so, chances are you suffer from social jet lag—a condition the affects 87% of office workers according to a study published in 2016.