Study Night owls have increased risk of death over morning people

Study Night owls have increased risk of death over morning peopleStudy Night owls have increased risk of death over morning peopleResearch recently published in the journal Chronobiology International came to some pretty grave conclusions for those of us who would rather stay up late at night than get up early.It found that people who described themselves as partial to the later hours had a 10% higher risk of passing away than those who prefer mornings. The study was reportedly the first one finding that night people are more likely to be dealt this fate.Heres why night owls should be carefulParticipants labeled themselves as a definite morning type, a moderate morning type, a moderate evening type, a definite evening type or said they werent sure how theyd characterize themselves.Researchers analyzed more than 430,000 adults in the UK Biobank Study (ages 38-73) over a period of six and a half years and found that those with a preference for the nighttime had a greater chance of cont racting certain diseases or disorders, as well as death.Kristen Knutson, associate professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,commentedon the research in a statementIf we can recognize these chronotypes are, in part, genetically determined and not just a character flaw, jobs and work hours could have more flexibility for owls They shouldnt be forced to get up for an 8 a.m. shift. Make work shifts match peoples chronotypes. Some people may be better suited to night shifts.Knutson also cautioned that night people attempting to function in a morning lark world could face negative impacts on their healthThe study also notes that the mortality risk in evening types may be due to behavioural, psychological and physiological risk factors, many of which may be attributable to chronic misalignment between internal physiological timing and externally imposed timing of work and social activities. These findings suggest the need for researching possible inter ventions aimed at either modifying circadian rhythms in individuals or at allowing evening types greater working hour flexibility.While the next stage of the research reportedly seeks results on what happens when night people try to get their body clocks to adapt to an earlier schedule, its clear that being a night person comes with a price tag.With this in mind, here are fourways night owls can try and help themselvesRegularly get enough sleepIf you never get enough rest at night, youll always be tired. Period.So clearly, this can also mess up your work performance.Lack of sleep exacts a toll on perception and judgment. In the workplace, its effects can be seen in reduced efficiency and productivity, errors, and accidents. Sometimes the effects can even be deadly, as in the case of drowsy driving fatalities, the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School reports.So make a habit of doing whatever you need to do to wind down for the night early and often, likeparting ways w ith your phone.Make your phone alarm ringtone your favorite songThis could really help you get out of bed and get ready to take on the day.But depending on what you enjoy listening to and how youre feeling when you wake up, youll want to zupflmmel something that will help put you in the best possible mood sat such an early time. It might help take your mind off of all the work you have to do when you get to the office.Heres a tip just remember to check your alarm(s) settings - you probably dont want to let your coworkers in on what the music you use to get going when youre peeling your eyes open first thing.Dont forget to hydrateOne step that Hal Elrod, entrepreneur and author of The Miracle Morning, writes about in Entrepreneur is to drink a full glass of water.This is crucial. After six or eight hours without water, you may be mildly dehydrated, which can cause fatigue. Often when people feel tired what they really need is more water, not more sleep.When you drink a glass of wate r and hydrate yourself, your wakeup motivation level goes from a 3 or a 4 to a 5 or 6, he writes.Listen to your favorite a podcast as you get readyHearing the voices of podcast hosts youve enjoyed listening to for so long is sure to wake you up- even if youd rather stay under the covers. (Ok, lets be honest when do you ever want to get out of bed?)Whether youre listening to a podcast about current events, pop culture or an audiobook, picking up where you left off can bring on waves of familiarity when youre trying to get ready.