Advertisement

Is staying up late really bad for your health?

Society has often branded night owls who are late risers as lazy, that coupled with the warnings...

Share this article

18.30 30 Jan 2026


Is staying up late really bad for your health?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

18.30 30 Jan 2026


Society has often branded night owls who are late risers as lazy, that coupled with the warnings that burning the midnight oil can have on their health.  

But why are some early birds and others night owls and can you change your sleep pattern?  

Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss was Sleep Expert, Lucy Woolf.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder

Related Episodes

No more unanswered prayers Gar...

00:02:30

No more unanswered prayers Garth Brooks is touring Ireland

Newstalk Breakfast

00:02:30


How strikes will affect EU mee...

00:08:30

How strikes will affect EU meetings?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:08:30


Rise in anti-social behaviour...

00:06:16

Rise in anti-social behaviour by girls over past decade

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:16


The Science of Spooky Stories

00:11:05

The Science of Spooky Stories

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

00:11:05