Does the moon affect our mood or actions?

Are children like werewolves? Study of children's sleeping patterns over lunar cycles.

Always surrounded by an aura of mystery, the moon and its possible influence over human behavior has been object of ancestral fascination and mythical speculation for centuries. While the full moon cannot turn people into werewolves, some people do accuse it of causing a bad night's sleep or creating physical and mental alterations. But is there any science behind these myths?

To establish if lunar phases somehow do affect humans, an international group of researchers studied children to see if their sleeping patterns changed or if there were any differences in their daily activities. The results were published in Frontiers in Pediatrics.

"We considered that performing this research on children would be particularly more relevant because they are more amenable to behavior changes than adults and their sleep needs are greater than adults," said Dr. Jean-Philippe Chaput, from the Eastern Ontario Research Institute.

The study was completed on a total of 5812 children from five continents. The children came from a wide range of economic and sociocultural levels, and variables such as age, sex, highest parental education, day of measurement, body mass index score, nocturnal sleep duration, level of physical activity and total sedentary time were considered.

Data collection took place over 28 months, which is equivalent to the same number of lunar cycles. These were then subdivided into three lunar phases: full moon, half-moon and new moon. The findings obtained in the study revealed that in general, nocturnal sleep duration around full moon compared to new moon reported an average decrease of 5 minutes (or a 1% variant). No other activity behaviors were substantially modified.

"Our study provides compelling evidence that the moon does not seem to influence people's behavior. The only significant finding was the 1% sleep alteration in full moon, and this is largely explained by our large sample size that maximizes statistical power," said Chaput.The clinical implication of sleeping 5 minutes less during full moon does not represent a considerable threat to health. "Overall, I think we should not be worried about the full moon. Our behaviors are largely influenced by many other factors like genes, education, income and psychosocial aspects rather than by gravitational forces," he added.

While the results of this study are conclusive, controversy over the moon could result in further research to determine if our biology is in some way synchronized with the lunar cycle or if the full moon has a larger influence in people suffering mental disorders or physical ailments.

"Folklore and even certain instances of occupational lore suggest that mental health issues or behaviors of humans and animals are affected by lunar phases. Whether there is science behind the myth or not, the moon mystery will continue to fascinate civilizations in the years to come," he said.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160506105645.htm

Yes it does
It can also affect women's menstrual cycles too

I seem to get all hairy and run on all fours!

nicko wrote:I seem to get all hairy and run on all fours!

eddie wrote:Yes it does
It can also affect women's menstrual cycles too

I would say women can be already moody during their cycle.
You are offering nothing as to saying otheriwse, just an opinion you have Eddie.
I am sure the people who study this have spent far longer looking into than yoiu have ever done.
Just saying

Paul Ettinger wrote:

eddie wrote:Yes it does
It can also affect women's menstrual cycles too

I would say women can be already moody during their cycle.
You are offering nothing as to saying otheriwse, just an opinion you have Eddie.
I am sure the people who study this have spent far longer looking into than yoiu have ever done.
Just saying

I didn't mention women's moods.
Read it properly you thick c@nt.

And you have absolutely no idea at all about menstrual cycles, or do you have a pretend degree in that as well?

eddie wrote:
Yes it does
It can also affect women's menstrual cycles too

nicko wrote:

I seem to get all hairy and run on all fours!

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I know the feeling. And baying at the moon can be a real pain at times, too.

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

nicko wrote:

I seem to get all hairy and run on all fours!

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I know the feeling.  And baying at the moon can be a real pain at times, too.

Always knew you were barking 

I'V never had a menstrual cycle, are they difficult to ride?

nicko wrote:I'V  never had a menstrual cycle,    are they difficult to ride?

There are so many ways I could answer that.....

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

eddie wrote:
Yes it does
It can also affect women's menstrual cycles too

I seriously do cringe with half of the crap she posts, its that bad..

eddie wrote:

Paul Ettinger wrote:


I would say women can be already moody during their cycle.
You are offering nothing as to saying otheriwse, just an opinion you have Eddie.
I am sure the people who study this have spent far longer looking into than yoiu have ever done.
Just saying

I didn't mention women's moods.
Read it properly you thick c@nt.

And you have absolutely no idea at all about menstrual cycles, or do you have a pretend degree in that as well?

So I guess mods get a free ride when using that language

Well I am going to leave you with that Didge.
And when a little scientist writes a little article, that says it does, and you post it up under a new ID (probably your 15th or so) I'll remind you of what you said here.

I could post up loads of evidence but instead I'm going to just say:
Ignorant c@nt. No wonder you're on your own mate.

eddie wrote:Well I am going to leave you with that Didge.
And when a little scientist writes a little article, that says it does, and you post it up under a new ID (probably your 15th or so) I'll remind you of what you said here.

I could post up loads of evidence but instead I'm going to just say:
Ignorant c@nt. No wonder you're on your own mate.

A hell of a lot of talk and zero action to back up your off the charts claims.

Well at least we know its acceptable to use such language now, being as a Mod can do so

Going  to use your own arguments agaisnt you:

Are you a doctor?
Have you ever seen a doctor about your periods?
Do you have periods?
Are you a woman?

No??

Shut the fuck up then.

Case closed.

Ooops. Did I swear as a mod?

Fuck off C@nt.

eddie wrote:Going  to use your own arguments agaisnt you:

Are you a doctor?
Have you ever seen a doctor about your periods?
Do you have periods?
Are you a woman?

No??

Shit the fuck up then.

Case closed.

I simply rubbish your reply in one sentence.

Its no up to me to disprove something not proven.....

Oh dear, did I make Eddie, look a dumb dumb again

eddie wrote:Ooops. Did I swear as a mod?

Fuck off C@nt.

You are sounding and acting like philagain, you two were made for each other

nicko wrote:

I'V  never had a menstrual cycle,    are they difficult to ride?

I KNEW someone who had one once..

But the wheels fell off it !

Paul Ettinger wrote:

eddie wrote:Ooops. Did I swear as a mod?

Fuck off C@nt.

You are sounding and acting like philagain, you two were made for each other

Yes. I'm the one who abuses and spams every thread with boring crap and gets shitfaced drunk and leaves and comes back..... just like Philagain.
Hell, you two even have the same name.

I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

eddie wrote:

Paul Ettinger wrote:


You are sounding and acting like philagain, you two were made for each other

Yes. I'm the one who abuses and spams every thread with boring crap and gets shitfaced drunk and leaves and comes back..... just like Philagain.
Hell, you two even have the same name.

I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

Oh my, its ever so amusing.

He hounds you in real life, what does that say about you Eddie?

That you reap what you sow?

I am not the one sounding off, just because I exposed you as dishonest, maybe you should take some learning from that, not to punch above your weight

eddie wrote:

Paul Ettinger wrote:


You are sounding and acting like philagain, you two were made for each other

Yes. I'm the one who abuses and spams every thread with boring crap and gets shitfaced drunk and leaves and comes back..... just like Philagain.
Hell, you two even have the same name.

I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

Be fair Edds everyone needs a hobby 

Miffs2 wrote:

eddie wrote:


Yes. I'm the one who abuses and spams every thread with boring crap and gets shitfaced drunk and leaves and comes back..... just like Philagain.
Hell, you two even have the same name.

I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

Be fair Edds everyone needs a hobby 

If you two are the standard to say what is humiliating, then there is very little hope for humanity lol

What a sad little man you are, in every way possible.

sassy wrote:What a sad little man you are, in every way possible.

Oh no, sassy just said some nasty words to me.



Sorry when I need lessons in how to be nasty, I shall just join your class

"He hounds you in real life, what does that say about you Eddie?"

No Didge. What does that say about him, and what does that say about you???

Paul Ettinger wrote:

sassy wrote:What a sad little man you are, in every way possible.

Oh no, sassy just said some nasty words to me.



Sorry when I need lessons in how to be nasty, I shall just join your class

As I said, sad as they come.

eddie wrote:"He hounds you in real life, what does that say about you Eddie?"

No Didge. What does that say about him, and what does that say about you???

It says nothing about me, I can just sit back and laugh about it to be honest

Like I say, you reap what you sow and I bet you have done zero about it either.

Making you even more of a chump

sassy wrote:

Paul Ettinger wrote:


Oh no, sassy just said some nasty words to me.



Sorry when I need lessons in how to be nasty, I shall just join your class

As I said, sad as they come.

Nope not signed up either for your advanced saddo class either

Paul Ettinger wrote:

eddie wrote:"He hounds you in real life, what does that say about you Eddie?"

No Didge. What does that say about him, and what does that say about you???

It says nothing about me, I can just sit back and laugh about it to be honest

Like I say, you reap what you sow and I bet you have done zero about it either.

Making you even more of a chump

Really. Makes you laugh does it?
Well of course it does Didge. Of course it does.

Did you laugh when someone contacted your very place of employment to report you?
Like you just said, you reap what you sow.

eddie wrote:

Paul Ettinger wrote:

It says nothing about me, I can just sit back and laugh about it to be honest

Like I say, you reap what you sow and I bet you have done zero about it either.

Making you even more of a chump

Really. Makes you laugh does it?
Well of course it does Didge. Of course it does.

Did you laugh when someone contacted your very place of employment to report you?
Like you just said, you reap what you sow.

They didn't?! No way! How did I miss that little gem lol

eddie wrote:

Paul Ettinger wrote:

It says nothing about me, I can just sit back and laugh about it to be honest

Like I say, you reap what you sow and I bet you have done zero about it either.

Making you even more of a chump

Really. Makes you laugh does it?
Well of course it does Didge. Of course it does.

Did you laugh when someone contacted your very place of employment to report you?
Like you just said, you reap what you sow.

But Eddie, that had zero impact on me or my work, you stillhave this itch though which you deny yourself from scratching.
Which is your failing, because you are too afraid to speak up
Again I find it hilarious and could not happen to a more deserving person

Apparently they did. Not saying it's right to do that to someone, because it's not and I certainly didn't find it funny either.
But we are all different.

Drunks always find eachother hilarious I suppose?

eddie wrote:Apparently they did. Not saying it's right to do that to someone, because it's not and I certainly didn't find it funny either.
But we are all different.

Drunks always find eachother hilarious I suppose?

lol so more infantile accusations

You really hate being exposed for what you are Eddie

Do you know what?

You only have yourself to blame

Again you are the one that drinks not I, and whiskey to boot, hard core

eddie wrote:Apparently they did. Not saying it's right to do that to someone, because it's not and I certainly didn't find it funny either.
But we are all different.

Drunks always find eachother hilarious I suppose?

True and misery loves company as they say

Miffs2 wrote:

eddie wrote:Apparently they did. Not saying it's right to do that to someone, because it's not and I certainly didn't find it funny either.
But we are all different.

Drunks always find eachother hilarious I suppose?

True and misery loves company as they say

Is that why you have each other then?

Hahahahahaha stop telling porkies Didge

And you've exposed nothing but what's in your own imagination as no one ever really knows what the freaking hell you're on about.
Haven't you noticed?

eddie wrote:Hahahahahaha stop telling porkies Didge

And you've exposed nothing but what's in your own imagination  as no one ever really knows what the freaking hell you're on about.
Haven't you noticed?

Maniacal laughing, lol.

So now you are speaking for all forum memebers again.

Is this your Telepathic powers Eddie?


Or your ability to read cards?

Maniacal laughing? Really?
Okey dokey.

eddie wrote:"He hounds you in real life, what does that say about you Eddie?"

No Didge. What does that say about him, and what does that say about you???

I rest my case.

eddie wrote:

eddie wrote:"He hounds you in real life, what does that say about you Eddie?"

No Didge. What does that say about him, and what does that say about you???

I rest my case.

That I am enjoying myself, which you clearly do not seem to be.

You need to lighten up Eddie, lol

Yes like a full moon....where people laugh maniacally like lunatics......At least you're on topic in your own thread I suppose.

eddie wrote:Yes like a full moon....where people laugh maniacally  like lunatics......At least you're on topic in your own thread I suppose.

So more pseudo science from Eddie.
Are you claiming now the moon effects laughter and mental health?

Priceless

Have you actually googled the moon and its affects Didge or did you do what you always do, and get some article and make like you're clever and you understood it?

It was a JOKE actually but I know you don't always get jokes.

Lunatic comes from the word "lunar"

Did you not know that?

In your own time.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_effect

There you go, that should cover everything in a very simple way as you've started a thread with fuck all knowledge on it.

And an expansion of my joke

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lunacy-and-the-full-moon/

eddie wrote:Have you actually googled the moon and its affects Didge or did you do what you always do, and get some article and make like you're clever and you understood it?

It was a JOKE actually but I know you don't always get jokes.

Lunatic comes from the word "lunar"

Did you not know that?

In your own time.

No of course not Eddie, that is why I posted this thread to show a study that has gone to lenghs to show it has little effects on humans.

Did you read it or as per usual ignore the evidence?

Also it does not come from Lunar either, that was a later variation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunatic

eddie wrote:And an expansion of my joke

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lunacy-and-the-full-moon/

From your own link


Where Belief Begins
So if the lunar lunacy effect is merely an astronomical and psychological urban legend, why is it so widespread? There are several probable reasons. Media coverage almost surely plays a role. Scores of Hollywood horror flicks portray full-moon nights as peak times of spooky occurrences such as stabbings, shootings and psychotic behaviors.
Perhaps more important, research demonstrates that many people fall prey to a phenomenon that University of Wisconsin–Madison psychologists Loren and Jean Chapman termed “illusory correlation”—the perception of an association that does not in fact exist. For example, many people who have joint pain insist that their pain increases during rainy weather, although research disconfirms this assertion. Much like the watery mirages we observe on freeways during hot summer days, illusory correlations can fool us into perceiving phenomena in their absence.


lol