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Medical Interns

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"Decoding Daily Mood Swings: Unveiling the Best and Worst Times of Day"
health-and-wellness2 years ago

"Decoding Daily Mood Swings: Unveiling the Best and Worst Times of Day"

A study analyzing Fitbit data from over 2,500 medical interns reveals that mood naturally hits its lowest point around 5 a.m. and peaks by 5 p.m., independent of sleep deprivation, which exacerbates mood downturns and amplifies daily emotional fluctuations. The research emphasizes the interplay of circadian rhythms and sleep deprivation on mood, offering insights into managing wellbeing in high-stress professions. Wearable technology like Fitbits proves useful in tracking mood disorders and circadian rhythms, providing an opportunity to deploy chronotherapies for psychiatric illness.

"The Psychology of Waking Up Grumpy"
health-and-science2 years ago

"The Psychology of Waking Up Grumpy"

A study by the University of Michigan and Dartmouth Health using Fitbit data from over 2,500 medical interns found that mood follows a rhythm connected to the body's internal clock, with the lowest point nearing 5 a.m. and the highest around 5 p.m. Lack of sleep intensified mood swings, leading to worse moods and bigger changes throughout the day. The study highlights the significant role of the body's clock in mood and introduces wearable technology as a new way to explore mental health issues. The researchers suggest that noninvasive tools like Fitbits could be useful in tracking mood disorders and circadian rhythms in everyday clinical practice.