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Why does eating dinner late at night often lead to a higher blood sugar spike than eating the same meal earlier in the evening? This is what we asked an expert, and we were told that our body’s ability to process glucose follows a natural biological clock, known as the circadian rhythm. During the day,…

Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, your sleep patterns can tell a lot about a person’s eating habits and subsequently the potential health risks

Mirage News Mirage NewsEducation14 Jul 2026 7:04 am AESTDate Time Professor Rozanne Kruger

Professor Rozanne Kruger from Griffith University’s School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work studied 287 European and Pacific New Zealand women aged between 18-45 years and assessed if they were morning chronotypes (early bird) or an evening chronotype (night owl)

It is four in the morning, and the ward is quiet. A junior doctor has been on her feet for nine hours. She is tired, her muscles are sore and her eyes are straining, but when her shift ends at six in the morning and she finally gets home, she struggles to sleep

Women who are natural night owls have been found to carry more body fat and show less favorable blood sugar and cholesterol levels than women who prefer earlier schedules

For decades, many scientists thought our sleeping habits fit neatly into two categories: we were either night owls or early birds, with the latter group considered healthier overall. New research, though, shows there’s more to it than that. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers found five different sleeping pattern subtypes, each with its…

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Sleep Disorders Night sweats can ruin sleep. Here’s what you can do about them Alexandra FrostUSA TODAY July 12, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET

Sleep is an important aspect of overall health and emotional well-being. The amount and quality of sleep you get can affect your body in various ways

We all know that not getting enough sleep can leave us feeling groggy and out of sorts, but did you know it might also be quietly adding pounds to your body?