Researchers from Flinders University have found that sleep is shaped not only by personal habits but also by seasonal, daily, and geographic patterns. Sleep patterns are significantly influenced by the day of the week, the season, and geographic locations, according to a study. The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, is based on data from more than 116,000 adults and over 73 million nights of sleep. The team used an under-mattress device to track sleep duration and timing across 3.5 years objectively, Xinhua news agency reported. The study finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines. Irregular sleep is more than just feeling tired — it can be a health risk, and understanding how our routines and environments affect sleep is a helpful step towards improving it. People go to bed later and sleep in longer on weekends, recovering some lost sleep, especially middle-aged adults balancing work and family. The study found a gradual decline in sleep, with people sleeping about 2.5 minutes less per night from 2020 to 2023, possibly due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Friday, June 27, 2025