By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jan 27 2026 From jet lag and poor sleep to exercise and chronic stress, this review unpacks how everyday lifestyle factors can disrupt gut microbial rhythms and why these changes may matter for metabolism, immunity, and long-term disease risk. Study: Emerging Roles of Modern Lifestyle Factors in Microbiome Stability and Functionality . Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock A recent review published in the journal  Current Clinical