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a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
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For a nightcap, follow the night owls and young resort workers to Casino, a dive bar where pool players will find plenty of friendly competition.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Early birds insist a morning cardio burst is superior, while night owls may advocate for a nighttime strength training session.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
But early bedtimes got a huge PR boost when recent research showed that night owls may be more likely to have heart issues.
—Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
The study suggests that interventions that target these modifiable risk factors — such as improving sleep, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — could help reduce the risk for night owls.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Early birds insist a morning cardio burst is superior, while night owls may advocate for a nighttime strength training session.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
But early bedtimes got a huge PR boost when recent research showed that night owls may be more likely to have heart issues.
—Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
The study suggests that interventions that target these modifiable risk factors — such as improving sleep, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — could help reduce the risk for night owls.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20owl. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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