Were you to survey married couples about their money-management goals, most answers would focus on some form of financial success. Most people strive to accumulate better houses, nicer cars, more toys, and bigger retirement accounts. But when it comes to the dream of financial prosperity and security, we should ask, “Whose dream is it?” It…
Summary: With daylight saving time ending soon, sleep psychologist. Alicia Roth, PhD, from the Cleveland Clinic highlights that returning to standard time aligns better with our natural sleep-wake cycles. Standard time provides more morning light, which promotes waking up, and earlier evening darkness, which supports melatonin production for sleep. Roth also shares a “golden rule”…
By Melanie de Lange, University of Bristol A lot of people dread the clocks going back an hour in winter – but reassure themselves that at least they’ll get an extra hour’s sleep. However, in my new study my colleagues and I found most people do not (or can not) take advantage of the full…
Summary: A University of Bristol-led study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, analyzed sleep patterns among nearly 12,000 people in the UK to understand the impact of spring and autumn clock changes on sleep duration. While it’s commonly believed that people gain an hour of sleep with the fall clock change, the study found…
By Darren Rhodes, Keele University When the clocks go back and we gain an extra hour, it might seem like a welcome bonus. But not for everyone. Night owls, those who naturally prefer staying up late and waking up late, often find this time of year particularly difficult. The explanation lies in the the science…
Summary: A Pro Plus study highlights how seasonal clock changes and shorter winter days disrupt the sleep and motivation of UK shift workers. Nearly 40% of shift workers report sleep disruption, while almost half experience energy dips in winter, leading many to rely on energy drinks. To help mitigate these effects, NHS’ Emeka Okorocha, MD,…