Are You an Early Bird or a Night Owl?
It could make a difference about how well you operate the next day!
A recent study has suggested that those who are night owls could be sharper than morning people.
The study found that those who are most active and alert in the evenings appear to perform better at cognitive tests.
The research was carried out at Imperial College London when various studies examined sleep and cognitive abilities - in particular the length of time someone sleeps - working on data on thousands of people taking part in the UK Biobank study.
How was the research carried out?
The participants in the study underwent tests which examined their intelligence, reasoning skills, reaction times and memory.
They found that those participants who had between seven and nine hours of sleep each night appeared to perform best on the tests, according to the study which has been published in the journal BMJ Public Health BUT interestingly, they found that night owls had "superior cognitive function".
The leading researcher - Dr. Raha West - added that: "Our study found that adults who are naturally more active in the evening - what we called 'eveningness' - tended to perform better on cognitive tests than 'morning people'.
But they do say that the early bird catches the worm!
You are a night owl or an early bird depending on your circadian rhythm which can actually change during your lifetime. You could start off being one and end up being the other!
If your circadian rhythm is on the long side, you are more likely to be a night owl. However, if it runs short, you are probably an early riser.
The most important thing is to ensure a good night's sleep
Our own Sleep Aid Formula is a natural product with homeopathic ingredients which have been carefully selected to ensure that symptoms of sleeplessness are tackled naturally.
The Formula is applied by massaging one or two drops on temples and back of neck thirty minutes before bedtime. If you wake up during the night, the Formula can be re-applied.
It is the perfect way to enjoy a good night's rest - safely and naturally. It will help your sleeping regime from the first time it is used and sleep will progressively continue to improve with ongoing use.
SOURCES:
New Study Says 7 Hours of Sleep Is Ideal Middle Age (prevention.com)
WomensHealth.gov. http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/insomnia.html. (Accessed, Feb 11, 2021).
http://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Sleep-Disorders. (Accessed, Feb 11, 2021).
Written by Jane Chitty
Jane writes for Healing Natural Oils, a producer and retailer of high-quality, all-natural treatments for a variety of conditions as well as a range of beauty products. Apart from writing about those various conditions, she also covers general health, environmental and other subjects of interest. She has lived in Kenya as well as Cape Town, South Africa and spent time in San Diego, USA. She now lives in Somerset, England with regular visits from her far-flung children and grandchildren. She is a keen gardener and enjoys growing fresh fruit and vegetables with her husband on their joint allotment. As a result, there is something available to use in the kitchen virtually all year round. Her regular posts can be found on our blog.