Circadian rhythm

On Sunday we will set our clocks back one hour to align with winter time. Proponents of the time change argue that we gain an hour of sleep. However, some believe we lose out in terms of mood and sleep quality due to this change.

The full moon has long been enveloped in myths and romantic notions, but a new study suggests it might also have an impact on our sleep. According to recent findings, certain days of the month, influenced by the moon’s phase, might disrupt our sleep quality. Here’s how the full moon might be affecting our nightly rest.

Buses and trolleys in Athens will take part in the mobilisations marking Labor Day on Monday with work stoppages at the start and end of the day's shifts.

According to their unions' announcements, buses and trolleys will not be running from the start of the shift until 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. until the end of the shift.

According to experts, it is best to go to sleep between 10 and 11 p.m., and this time of the evening is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease.

Excessive use of technological gadgets not only detaches a person from the world around them but can also hasten aging, according to a Turkish expert.

"Long hours spent in front of the phone and the light emanating from its screen causes aging," social media specialist Deniz Ünay said.

The coronavirus has affected many aspects of life but sleep is among those that are most concerning, according to the chairman of Turkey Respiratory Research Association (TÜSAD).

Dr. Oğuz Köktürk told Anadolu Agency that sleeping and waking up late have caused sleep-wake rhythm disorders that are currently seen more often in the current state of home isolation.

On March 25 Bulgaria switches back to daylight saving time. 

Clocks will be adjusted one hour forward at 3 am sharp on Sunday morning. Thus, people will sleep one hour less tonight. According to psychologists, one needs a fortnight to adapt to the new rhythm. 

Which countries are getting the most sleep on average? If you live in the Netherlands or New Zealand, you’ll probably manage to get slightly more than eight hours per night, according to a study published in the journal Science Advances. However, if you live in Japan or Singapore, you’ll probably sleep about a half hour less then eight hours.

Cindy Crawford, 51, and her clone daughter Kaia Gerber, 16, are both ultra-beautiful, and, despite their 35-year age gap, they’re near replicas. While Kaia certainly looked like her mom when she was little, the older she gets, the more the teen’s proven to be her mom’s doppelgänger!

Bulgaria will change to winter time on 04:00 EEST October 30, with clocks going back to 03:00 (EET).

The country has adopted daylight saving time alongside Europe, advancing clocks in the summer to make better use of evening daylight.