Alarming new evidence suggests that it may be unwise to be a night owl. Research has indicated that nocturnal creatures face an increased risk of diabetes, mental health troubles and even premature death. A fresh study out of the Netherlands proposes that night owls may experience cognitive decline faster than early birds — but not … Read more
They say the early bird catches the worm — probably because night owls are too depressed to do it. Night owls may be smarter than early birds, but research suggests they are also more likely to develop diabetes and struggle with anxiety and depression. But why night owls — people who like to go to … Read more
In the ongoing flap about whether it’s better to be a night owl or an early bird, new evidence suggests that nocturnal navigators are nearly 50% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who quickly call it a night. Darkness dwellers have a late chronotype, which means they prefer to go to bed … Read more
Night owls will find this new research a hoot. A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data for more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several … Read more
Staying up late might be unwise — new research finds that night owls are more prone to developing a common heart condition compared to early birds. Atherosclerosis — the hardening and narrowing of arteries, which can lead to angina, blood clots, heart attack, or stroke — is almost twice as common in night owls, according … Read more
Early bird gets the worm. Night owls get health problems. People who stay up late — or all night — are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and have unhealthy lifestyle behaviors than morning people, according to a new study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. And, scientists say, you can’t necessarily change these … Read more
Call him Hoo-dini. Frankie Floridia, president of Strong Island Animal Rescue League, fished a drowning owl out of a backyard pool Thursday in Long Island’s Commack. The daring stunt, which required a pool net, was filmed and posted on the Facebook pages for Floridia and the Port Jefferson Station rescue group. “Strong Island Animal Rescue … Read more
The City That Never Sleeps? Tell that to night owls starving for a bite to eat. Manhattan’s once thriving 24/7 eateries — where revelers spilling out of thumping clubs and after-hours hot spots would merge with an early-morning work crowd — are dwindling as staff shortages, rising real estate prices and soaring crime eat away … Read more
The “night owl” seems to be an endangered species. A host of studies have found that night owls are more likely to suffer from health problems and die younger than early birds. Experts now believe they’ve found the cause: Night owls tend to do more smoking and drink more alcohol than those who rise and … Read more
Two wise owls show they’re no bird brains when it comes to camouflage — as they were caught hiding in plain sight on a dry stone wall. Wildlife photographer Villager Jim snapped the pair when he saw them using an old wall and barn as the perfect cover, SWNS reported. The clever birds are shown blending effortlessly into … Read more
This wasn’t a hoot. A family in Cincinnati was forced to evacuate earlier this month after their carbon monoxide alarm alerted them to the presence of the potentially deadly gas — caused by an owl stuck in their chimney. A rescue team from Hamilton County Dog Wardens, which is operated by the animal shelter Cincinnati Animal CARE, captured the … Read more
This owl wanted to get even wiser. A college library in Decatur, Georgia, had to close for a week after an owl made its home there, WSB-TV reported. The brazen creature flew in through the chimney of Agnes Scott College’s McCain Library and settled in its rafters. To safeguard both the students and the animals, … Read more
Whoooo’s there? That bump in the night was not the intruder these Canadian homeowners thought, although it could be described as a menacing figure. In fact, it was an owl named Winky who ruffled some feathers, breaking into and destroying two homes. Standing only 9 inches tall and weighing a mere 1.7 pounds, Winky may … Read more
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If you pride yourself on staying up late to watch TV or catch up on reading and other tasks, you might want to flip your schedule a bit. New research suggests that night owls may be more likely to develop heart disease or diabetes than early birds. People who get up early in the morning … Read more
“Insulin tells the muscles to be a sponge and absorb the glucose in the blood,” said senior study author Steven Malin, an associate professor in the department of kinesiology and health at Rutgers University in New Jersey. “Think about it like water from a water faucet: You turn the water on and a drop touches … Read more
Sign up for the Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — If you prefer to go to bed and get up later – a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl – you may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart … Read more
Night owls may be more prone to heart disease and diabetes than early birds because their bodies are less able to burn fat for energy, US researchers say. People who rise early rely more on fat as an energy source, and are often more active in the day, than those who stay up later, meaning … Read more