Title: Full Moon Effects: What Research Has Discovered
Headings: How Does a Full Moon Affect Our Physical and Mental Well-Being?
How Does a Full Moon Affect Our Physical and Mental Well-Being?
The full moon effect
Full moon and your sleep
May affect sleep latency
May affect men and women differently
Full moon and your cardiovascular system
May affect blood pressure
Full moon, mood, and mental health
Those with bipolar disorder may be affected
Full moon and violence, aggression, trauma, and suicide
The moon and menstrual cycles
Incorrect conclusions
Key takeaways

Content: Their heart rate and blood pressure were both lower during full and new moons. Plus, their heart rates returned to normal levels more quickly during full and new moons. In this study, researchers concluded that humans were more physically efficient during full and new moons. However, this finding conflicts somewhat with other research — including a 2020 study
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on male athletes that found no significant difference in athletic performance during different lunar phases. Full moon, mood, and mental health
The human body has adapted to eons of exposure to daylight and darkness. This has led to the development of circadian rhythms that affect many of your body’s systems — not just your sleep-wake cycle. Circadian rhythms affect your physical and mental health, too. But the widespread use of electric light means many of your circadian rhythms are adapting to new light and dark patterns. When circadian rhythms wobble, it can cause or increase symptoms
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of certain mental health disorders, including: anxiety
bipolar disorder
depression
schizophrenia
Does the full moon still have the power to disrupt your circadian rhythm?