Even more evidence showing -- early to be people have far less...

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    Even more evidence showing --

    early to be people have far less mental problems than late to bed people -

    very easy to observe - not necessarily so easy to pin down all the factors why - but, very easy to manage -

    go to bed early - get up early - not difficult


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    Because the circadian rhythms of people with depression are dampened, getting exposure to blue light in the morning — as well as restricting it at night — can help to reset the body's natural rhythm, potentially improving sleep and mood.
    And getting an early night can help too.
    Australian research published earlier this year suggested that SSRI antidepressants were less effective for night owls, compared to early risers.
    SSRI's, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, work by boosting how your circadian clock responds to light, which is meant to be stabilising if you wake and sleep at normal times.
    But because night owls are exposed to more light in the evening — often blue light from screens — the SSRI's can put their body clock out of whack even further, and stop the treatment working for the underlying mental health condition.
    And poor sleep quality and lack of routine can contribute to poor physical and mental health, setting an unhealthy cycle in motion.
    In recognition of the links between sleep quality and good health, an inquiry into sleep health awarenessin Australia was launched in September 2018."

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2018-11-15/blue-light-circadian-clock/10481074




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    There are some relatively easy changes people can make to their behaviour to minimise the risks of body clock disruptions from blue light at night, psychologist Dr Wu said.
    "Try to get daylight in the morning, limit blue light from devices at night, and replace cool/white-coloured lightbulbs with warmer-coloured ones," she said.
    One study found that going camping for the weekend and avoiding all artificial light sources could reset your circadian clock.
    Camping isn't the whole solution, of course.
    But the research reinforces the importance of the natural light-dark cycle in regulating our body block."
 
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