Sleep timing, sleep consistency, and health in adults: a systematic review

In conclusion, the available evidence supports that earlier sleep timing and regularity in sleep patterns with consistent bedtimes and wake-up times are favourably associated with healt h. (PROSPERO registration no.: CRD42019119534.) Novelty This is the first systematic review to examine the influence of sleep timing and sleep consistency on health outcomes. Later sleep timing and greater variability in sleep are both associated with adverse health outcomes in adults. Regularity i n sleep patterns with consistent bedtimes and wake-up times should be encouraged.

Source: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism - October 15, 2020 Category: Physiology Authors: Jean-Philippe Chaput Caroline Dutil Ryan Featherstone Robert Ross Lora Giangregorio Travis J. Saunders Ian Janssen Veronica J. Poitras Michelle E. Kho Amanda Ross-White Sarah Zankar Julie Carrier Source Type: research