People who stay up later at night may be more likely to have traits of bipolar, a new study has found. Researchers found that people with the evening chronotype - commonly referred to as night owls - found it harder to manage their emotions and displayed more bipolar-like behaviours. From their survey, it was uncovered that the night owls reported significantly higher traits of depression, anxiety, irritability and displayed more unpredictable moods. A study conducted in 2024 by from Imperial College London said that night owls displayed 'superior cognitive function'. Well-known night owls are often cited to include figures such as Winston Churchill, Barack Obama and Robbie Williams.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2026 17:50 UTC