Why are some people full of energy first thing in the morning, while others don’t really come into their own until the evening? The answer lies, in part, in our internal clock. It influences when we get tired, when we wake up, when our body temperature rises, and at what times of day we are […]Why are some people full of energy first thing in the morning, while others don’t really come into their own until the evening? The answer lies, in part, in our internal clock. It influences when we get tired, when we wake up, when our body temperature rises, and at what times of day we are [...]
Are Night Owls More Prone to Depression, Heart Disease and Metabolic Disorders?
Mindfulness, overall sleep quality and alcohol consumption could explain why people who stay up late have a higher risk of depression, according to a new study published in the open access journal PLOS One by Simon Evans of the University of Surrey, UK, and colleagues. Previous research has shown that night owls, who stay up […]Mindfulness, overall sleep quality and alcohol consumption could explain why people who stay up late have a higher risk of depression, according to a new study published in the open access journal PLOS One by Simon Evans of the University of Surrey, UK, and colleagues. Previous research has shown that night owls, who stay up [...]
The Origin of Chronotypes: Did Sleep-Time Preference Evolve Over Time?
The science surrounding chronotypes is interesting in and of itself. In recent years, we’ve learned that there are connections between chronotype and personality traits, mental health risks and overall physical health. However, recent science regarding the genetic component of chronotype take the scientific understanding of chronotypes to the next level, opening up the potential to […]The science surrounding chronotypes is interesting in and of itself. In recent years, we’ve learned that there are connections between chronotype and personality traits, mental health risks and overall physical health. However, recent science regarding the genetic component of chronotype take the scientific understanding of chronotypes to the next level, opening up the potential to [...]
Are Night Owls More Likely to Suffer From Anxiety?
As chronobiology has increased understanding of the role of timing and biological rhythms in physical and mental health, chronotypes have garnered a great deal of research interest during recent years. A number of studies have looked at the potential connections between chronotype and mental health, revealing a wealth of interesting results. Among those results is […]As chronobiology has increased understanding of the role of timing and biological rhythms in physical and mental health, chronotypes have garnered a great deal of research interest during recent years. A number of studies have looked at the potential connections between chronotype and mental health, revealing a wealth of interesting results. Among those results is [...]
Best Time of Day to Make a Decision Determined by Your Circadian Clock
Decisions are a part of life. We all make them — large and small, good and bad. Living our best lives and reaching our greatest potential could be said to be directly related to making better choices. And, according to numerous studies, the ability to make the best choices may hinge on understanding the importance […]Decisions are a part of life. We all make them -- large and small, good and bad. Living our best lives and reaching our greatest potential could be said to be directly related to making better choices. And, according to numerous studies, the ability to make the best choices may hinge on understanding the importance [...]
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