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The association of chronotype (morning [lark], evening [night owl], or intermediate) with metabolic biomarkers and body fat was evaluated for 287 New Zealand women living in either New Zealand or Europe. The night owls consumed fewer micronutrients, had higher body fat and more belly fat, and had higher insulin and triglyceride levels.
Summary: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-night-owls-nutritious-food-belly.html
Original paper: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1862060/full
#Science #Health #WomensHealth #Chronotype #Obesity #NightOwl
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Day 16: Similar to sleep length, your chronotype, i.e. whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, is also influenced by your genes. Chronotypes are typically distributed on a spectrum: most people fall somewhere in the middle, with a smaller number of individuals leaning toward the extremes. Research suggests that genetics play a significant role in determining your natural sleep-wake preference.
However, consistently sleeping against your natural chronotype, such as forcing yourself to be an early riser if you're a night owl, can have detrimental effects on your health. Disrupting your body’s internal clock may increase the risk of sleep disorders, cardiovascular disease, metabolic issues, and even depression. This is because your body may struggle to perform optimally when it's out of sync with its natural circadian rhythm.
#sleep #chronotype #science #neuroscience #biology #ShyButSharing365 #EarlyBird #NightOwl
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@Teri_Kanefield Here’s the relevant meme. #AllNighter #NightOwl #chronotype
