Researchers studied the sleeping habits of 210 people and found that women who didn't get enough sleep were 'more hostile and angry' in the mornings compared to men who got the same amount of time in bed.
In a report out earlier this month, scientists at Duke University in North Carolina, USA, said that differences in hormones meant women needed more sleep than men.
The research found that women suffer more "mentally and physically" if they don't get a good night's sleep compared to men as they need more time asleep to "keep their hormones in balance".
Edward Suarez, an associate professor at the university, said: "The study suggests that poor sleep - measured by the total amount of sleep, the degree of awakening during the night, and most importantly, how long it takes to get to sleep - may have more serious health consequences for women than for men.
"We found that for women, poor sleep is strongly associated with high levels of psychological distress, and greater feelings of hostility, depression and anger.
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I love this comment.
"This is very true, my wife wakes up like a bear with a sore head.....and that's before I've attempted a dawn strike. She makes up for it in other ways mind!!!"
Eddie
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my diet makes all the difference in the world, in how i feel when i wake up! i don't have the brain fog and stiffness/aches on LC -- that's one of the best things about it!
Once I've had that first morning cuppa I'm fine, and I'd argue that point if anyone disagreed with me .. lol
Jean
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