A new study says that going to bed
late may be bad for our health. It may even shorten our life. The study was
carried out in the United Kingdom. Researchers spent six-and-a-half years
looking at the lifestyles of 430,000 adults between the ages of 38 and 73. At
the end of the study, the researchers compared the deaths of people who went to
bed early to those who went to bed late. They found that night owls (people who
go to bed late) were 10 per cent more likely to die during the period of the
study. The researchers concluded that night owls were at higher risk of an
early death than early birds (people who slept early). Night owls were also at
a greater risk of poor health compared to early birds.
The researchers said society and
working patterns needed to change to reduce the risks of ill health for night
owls. Researcher Malcolm van Schantz said: "This is a public health issue
that can no longer be ignored." He suggested that night owls should be
allowed to start and finish work later in the day so they could sleep longer in
the morning. The researchers said that night owls were more likely to suffer
from mental problems, diabetes, and stomach and breathing troubles. They were
also more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and coffee, and take drugs.
Researchers also said different sleeping patterns during the week and at
weekends could increase the chances of health problems for night owls.
QUESTIONS:
1. According to you, why should we sleep early?
2. Most students said : Homework makes them sleep late. Do you agree with the statement?
3. Did you ever sleep late at night? So, what will you do to make you sleep?
1. According to you, why should we sleep early?
2. Most students said : Homework makes them sleep late. Do you agree with the statement?
3. Did you ever sleep late at night? So, what will you do to make you sleep?
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