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Not having a
sleeping pattern could have an
effect on our health. So says a study published in The European Journal of Nutrition this week. The study suggests irregular sleeping
could increase the
of harmful species of bacteria in the
. Altering the time we sleep on workdays and at weekends causes a
in our internal body clock. Researchers call this "social jet lag". It leads to a
quality diet, with a higher consumption of sugary snacks, and lower
of fruit and vegetables. Study author and
scientist Dr Kate Bermingham said: "Social jet lag can encourage [bacteria] species which have
associations with your health."
