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a night owl whose spouse is more of an early bird
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Athena This category is named for the goddess of wisdom and reason and includes people who are neither night owls nor early birds.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026
Poor sleep is more common among night owls and raises the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other conditions that impact the heart.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Some people identify as night owls, others are early risers.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Early birds who are already attuned to waking up early might have an easier time adjusting than night owls, Manoogian says.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Mar. 2026
Poor sleep is more common among night owls and raises the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other conditions that impact the heart.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Some people identify as night owls, others are early risers.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Early birds who are already attuned to waking up early might have an easier time adjusting than night owls, Manoogian says.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Night owl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/night%20owl. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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