Night owls may have more belly fat, higher blood sugar, poorer lipid profiles: Study
A study found that night owls, or evening chronotypes, are associated with higher body fat, increased belly fat, and elevated blood sugar and lipid levels. Researchers from Griffith University analyzed 287 women aged 18-45 from Europe and Pacific New Zealand, revealing that evening-types consumed more energy-dense foods late at night, which correlated with poorer health outcomes. The findings suggest that the timing of food intake, rather than the quantity, significantly impacts metabolic health and obesity risk.