"Owl" smoke more often than "larks"

Scientists have found that the "owls" are more likely to smoke than "larks". It turns out, bedtime in this issue plays an important role.

Researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland followed the more than 23 000 pairs of twins for 30 years. Those who called themselves " owls "(We went late, wake up late) were more frequently smokers than those who defined themselves as" larks ".

It was also found that from a purely medical criteria "owl" Smokers more dependent on nicotine than their older brothers and sisters. These studies are published in the journal Addiction. Scientists emphasize that human tendency to night lifestyle It does not make it automatically   smoker . However, a certain degree of risk grows.

With what it can be connected? One theory involves the use of nicotine enabling power with which " Owl "Maintain their energy during the night." We are, first of all, we believe that the people leading night Lifestyle Are more likely to to start smoking, and they have more difficulties in order to give up cigarettes, "- said study leader Dr. Ulla Broms.

She believes that "owls" much more likely to visit nightclubs and bars where smoking is quite common. This environment affects their attitude to cigarettes. And of course, leave off smoking   at a time when many around you happy to let the smoke is incredibly hard.

In addition, according to Dr. Broms, "owl" are generally more prone to behavior aimed at finding pleasure. Opioid and dopamine systems in the brain that are involved in the formation of dependency and treatment of sensual pleasures, the two may be related to the tendency of people do not sleep at night and smoking.

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