Is Waking up Early Actually Good for You?
- 5 years ago
Is Waking up Early
Actually Good for You? We’re constantly told that
waking up early allows for
a more productive day. But does the early bird really get the worm? For some people, waking up early
can actually be counterproductive. Research shows that our biological clocks
aren’t all set the same, meaning some
people have longer circadian cycles. Up to 47% of our circadian rhythm, A.K.A. our internal clock, is inherited from our parents. Oxford University biologist Katharina
Wulff believes pushing people out of their
natural preferences can be harmful. Katharina Wulff, via ‘BBC’ Their bodies may actually still be
producing melatonin in the early
morning because of the cycle disruption. Night owls that wake up early are
also often sacrificing sleep to do so. This causes negative effects such as sleep
deprivation, poor concentration and anxiety. Katharina Wulff, via ‘BBC’
Actually Good for You? We’re constantly told that
waking up early allows for
a more productive day. But does the early bird really get the worm? For some people, waking up early
can actually be counterproductive. Research shows that our biological clocks
aren’t all set the same, meaning some
people have longer circadian cycles. Up to 47% of our circadian rhythm, A.K.A. our internal clock, is inherited from our parents. Oxford University biologist Katharina
Wulff believes pushing people out of their
natural preferences can be harmful. Katharina Wulff, via ‘BBC’ Their bodies may actually still be
producing melatonin in the early
morning because of the cycle disruption. Night owls that wake up early are
also often sacrificing sleep to do so. This causes negative effects such as sleep
deprivation, poor concentration and anxiety. Katharina Wulff, via ‘BBC’