Wednesday 3 April 2019

Being a "Night Owl" can damage you

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Just by being a "morning person" can lower the risk of mental health issues, suggest a recent study.

Professor Mike Weedon, who led the University of Essex study, with his team, analysed the genes and lifestyles of 697,828 people,and they identified 351 genetic variations linked to being either a "morning lark" or a "night owl".  Those with the most "night" variations were more likely to suffer from issues, including depression and schizophrenia.

He said - "we have provided the strongest evidence to date that "night owls" are at a higher risk of problems".

HMHB can recognise sleep issues, and other factors that mean you sleep later, stay in bed longer, and the mental health issues that support all of that. Our colleagues have had, and still continue to experience, issues around sleep patterns.

Lazza says - "when I had an office job in London I used to be there before 7:30am, and loved it. Getting up early was not problem at all. However, going  through two very deep depressions squeezes the life from you. You become lethargic, do not eat as well, do not exercise as much, and you naturally stay up later and stay in bed longer".

These are all factors that have to be taken into account. We feel if you are happier in yourself you are more likely to want to get out of bed and experience life. Again, we all have a responsibility to manage our physical, mental and emotional health, so that we have the best life possible.

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