Are you a morning lark or a night owl? Although every person is unique, most of us have a circadian rhythm that falls into one of these two categories. Some of us are up with the dawn — or even before it! Others have more trouble getting up but feel more energetic as the sun […]
International Research Review Outlines Night Owl Health Risks
Every person has a natural chronotype — an internal schedule that determines when they are most naturally likely to fall asleep and awaken. Although there are as many chronotypes as there are people, most of us fall into one of two broad categories: morning larks or night owls. According to new research on night owl […]
Syncing Class Times to Circadian Rhythms Could Improve School Performance
When our daily activities don’t keep time with our internal clocks, we experience diminished performance, researchers say. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports has found that students whose internal clocks are out of sync with their class times earn lower grades than those whose circadian rhythms better match their daily schedules. According to […]
New Blood Test Reveals Secrets About Your Inner Clock
It is now possible to “read” one’s internal clock, thanks to a new circadian clock blood test. The groundbreaking discovery was made by scientists from Charité University of Medicine in Berlin. The Internal Clock Controls All Physiological Processes All living beings, including humans, follow natural biological rhythms which are controlled by their internal clock. Many […]
Chronotype and Depression: Why Waking Early May Improve Your Mood
In the largest observational study to date exploring chronotype and depression, researchers say morning larks are less likely to become depressed. According to the study, women in mid- to late-life who find themselves naturally going to bed early and waking early are at a lower risk of developing mood disorders. Sleep has a positive effect […]
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