Who is happier, "larks" and "owls"?

Do you want to be more fit, happy and healthy person? Get up early to bed in the morning, as recommended by the researchers.

Those of us who refuse to ignore the alarm clock in the morning to pull out 20-30 more minutes of sleep is of great benefit to their physical and mental health. But those who can not resist the morning slumber, have a higher chance of becoming a victim of depression or stress, and get extra weight.

Researchers surveyed 1,068 adults about their level of happiness and anxiety, physical health, food preferences and attitudes to sleep. It was found that among them are both " larks "(Getting up before 7am) and "owl"   (waiting until 9 am). On weekends the two categories of people allow themselves to sleep an extra hour or so - "larks"   rest to 8 am, and "owl"   to 10.

"There are so-called morning and evening people - said study author Dr. Jörg Hube of Roehampton University. - We found that getting up early to be more happy and healthy, and also more likely to have lower body mass index. This may be due to the fact that "larks"   I have to wake the children, preparing them for school, which charges the energy that allows you to better cope with the current pace of life. Perhaps the morning people feel better in the industrialized world than the evening. "However, the differences between morning and evening people are not too significant. And the second category, too, has its advantages. For example, they can get a job that requires a newer graphics and evening shifts.

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