Are you a Night Owl?
Night Owls risk dying sooner than their Early Bird counterparts.
Most people find out early in life weather they prefer to stay up late at night or rise early in the morning. There are many reasons you may be a night owl from your internal clock not matching the external one, to late night meals and alone time. Those that do like being up late at night should consider finding a job that suits their schedule and preferences, as studies show the health risks for those who are forced to get up early.
In a UK biobank study, it was found that over a period of 6.5 years, night owls suffered a 10% greater mortality risk than early birds. The study asked 433,268 participants to describe their attitude towards mornings as, "definite morning, moderate morning, moderate evening, or definite evening person" and followed them for the next 6.5 years. The study accounted for expected health problems and the result was the same. It was suggested that changes in society could make a difference in the health of night owls, and that you may be able to change your feelings about mornings. Being exposed to light in the morning hours and avoiding certain lights (such as cell phones and electronics) in the evenings as well as going to bed at a decent hour could make mornings a little less dreadful. What do you think? Are you a night owl, or an early bird?
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