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This Could Explain Disease Risk for Night Owls
This Could Explain
Disease Risk for
Night Owls
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This Could Explain Disease Risk for Night Owls

Study finds people who go to sleep, wake later are less active, burn more carbs than early birds

(Newser) - There are hidden health risks to being a night owl, including a higher risk of heart disease, which might come down to metabolism, according to new research comparing the sleep patterns of night owls and early birds. There are clear differences between the two: Night owls generally feel most energized...

Morning Person or Night Owl? Your Genes May Decide

Biology may be influencing if you stay up all night or wake up with the sun

(Newser) - You may be naturally disposed toward being a morning person or a night owl—and scientists are now saying that may have a true biological basis that's hard to fight, the Guardian reports. Per a study published Tuesday in Nature Communications , researchers under the direction of 23andMe lead scientist...

These 7 Hotshots Are Awake Way Before the Sun

Not that they're more successful because they're early risers—or are they?

(Newser) - Owls, hang your heads in shame. And larks—well, you may not be as lark-like as you think you are. Business Insider has compiled a list of 24 uber-successful luminaries who laugh in the face of the snooze button and rise before the sun to cross a bunch of items...

Early Birds Happier Than Night Owls
 Early Birds 
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 Night Owls 
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Early Birds Happier Than Night Owls

It's true regardless of age: study

(Newser) - Morning people, count yourselves lucky: New research shows you're happier, and feel healthier, than your night-owl peers—not just in the morning, but in general. People tend naturally to rise earlier as they get older, which might explain why older people tend to be happier, researchers say. Their study...

Night Owls Outmuscle Early Birds: Study

(Newser) - Night owls may have a tough time conforming to normal work schedules, but they do have one advantage in athletic ability that early birds can’t match, CNN reports. A new study tested leg strength at various times during the day and found that morning people were consistent while late...

From Night Owl to Early Bird?
From Night Owl to Early Bird?

From Night Owl to Early Bird?

Altering caffeine, light, can help mold sleep patterns

(Newser) - For those wide-eyed deep into the night, rising and shining with the early birds might seem like an elusive dream that comes to a jarring end each morning. But for this 5% to 30% of the population, understanding circadian rhythms can benefit their tired eyes more than chugging coffee. The...

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