Our chronotypes – that is, whether we identify more as an early bird or a night owl – are what make us feel sleepier at certain types of the day and more alert at others. But is one chronotype linked to higher intelligence?
, sleep scientist and therapist. Essentially, it’s our body’s 24-hour internal clock that regulates our sleep-wake pattern.tend to have better verbal abilities. However – and here’s the surprising part – once age was taken into account, early birds in later adulthood had better verbal intelligence.Dr Lederle explains that “previous studies have suggested a link between a preference for eveningness and intelligence.
However, Dr Lederle notes that we can’t claim one ‘type’ of sleeper is more intelligent than the other. “Also, talking about ‘two types’ is incorrect; chronotype andare better thought of as a continuum, and only a few people are on the extreme ends,” she says. Chronotype and circadian preference are better thought of as a continuum, and only few people are on the extreme ends“I think it’s important to not ‘compare’ larks and owls with the aim to prove one is better than the other,” says Lederle. “They both have advantages and disadvantages, which were useful to our ancestors.
both have their benefits – but it’s important to realise that society and work culture are often designed to benefit early birds more. Sign up for workouts, nutritious recipes and expert tips, plus our Strong Women magazine with expert advice on building strength & resilience sent to your inbox.
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