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'Springing forward' affects early birds less than night owls

Posted: 20 Jul 2021 10:52 AM PDT

Every spring, the Daylight Saving Time shift robs people of an hour of sleep - and a new study shows that DNA plays a role in how much the time change affects individuals. People whose genetic profile makes them more likely to be 'early birds' can adjust to the time change in a few days. But those who tend to be 'night owls' could take more than a week to get back on track.

Study finds surprising source of social influence

Posted: 20 Jul 2021 08:43 AM PDT

New research found that social influencers are unlikely to change a person's behavior by example. To stimulate a shift in people's thinking, target small groups of people in the outer edge or fringe of a network.

No link between moderate coffee consumption and increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia, researchers find

Posted: 20 Jul 2021 08:43 AM PDT

In a new study, researchers found no evidence that moderate coffee consumption leads to a greater risk of cardiac arrhythmia.