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Mood News By Lois B. Morris
Better Sleep
Better Sleep Night owls are more distressed by sleeplessness than are early risers, according to researchers led by Jason
C. Ong at Stanford University. Among
312 people seeking insomnia treatment, about 26 percent were evening types,
who liked later rising times and had later-day energy peaks, and 27 percent were morning types. The night owls averaged more daily time in bed, yet they reported worse sleep, their sleep times were more variable, and they were more depressed and anxious. Daily rhythm irregularities are linked with mood disorders, the researchers say; for sleepless night owls, consistent bedtimes and wake-up times may be "a particularly important target."
Mood News By Lois B. Morris