<2>This Sleep Factor Matters More Than Actual Sleep Quality, Study Says
When it comes to sleep, most people focus on the quantity of sleep they get each night. However, a recent study suggests that the quality of sleep may not be as important as another factor: sleep timing.
According to the study, published in the journal Sleep Health, sleep timing can have a significant impact on our mood the next day.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that people who went to bed and woke up at consistent times each day had better mood and cognitive function than those who had irregular sleep schedules.
The study involved 100 adults who kept sleep diaries for two weeks. The researchers analyzed the data and found that the participants who had consistent sleep schedules had higher levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is associated with improved mood.
On the other hand, the participants who had irregular sleep schedules had lower levels of serotonin and were more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The study