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Chronotype and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Middle-aged and Older Adults: An observational and Mendelian Randomization Study

2026-01-15 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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IntroductionCircadian misalignment is an emerging risk factor for poor cardiovascular health, and chronotype may reflect underlying circadian processes. While previous conventional observational studies have reported adverse associations between evening chronotype and individual cardiovascular risk factors, Mendelian randomization (MR) may provide further insights into the role of chronotype in overall cardiovascular health, as measured by the American Heart Associations Lifes Essential 8 (LE8; ...

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