Night owls at greater risk for depression due to sleep and lifestyle factors

Why Are Night Owls Prone To Depression?

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Scientists Discover Why Night Owls Struggle More With Depression—And How to Fix It

Are you a night owl -- but you struggle with mood issues? There might be a scientific reason behind it. New research suggests your late-night tendencies could be linked to depression risk—but not for the reasons you might think. The post Scientists Discover Why Night Owls Struggle More With Depression—And How to Fix It appeared first on Study Finds.

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Night owls are at an increased risk for depression

For Wednesday, March 19, WGN's Dina Bair has the latest on new medical information, including: More Coverage: WGN's Medical Watch Night owls at greater risk of depression People who stay up late have more depressive symptoms than those who are early risers.  A study in the journal Plos One finds night owls do not practice mindfulness, have poor sleep quality, and are more likely to consume alcohol at night, which disrupts sleep.  Doctors re…

Night owls at greater risk for depression due to sleep and lifestyle factors

Mindfulness, total sleep quality, and alcohol consumption may help explain why people who stay up late have a greater risk of depression, according to a new study publishing March 19, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Simon Evans of University of Surrey, UK, and colleagues.