Does The Full Moon Really Affect Our Sleep? Here’s The Science

Have you ever tossed and turned under a full moon and wondered if its glow was keeping you awake? For generations, people have believed that the Moon has the power to stir up sleepless nights and strange behavior – even madness itself. The word “lunacy” comes directly from luna, Latin for Moon. Police officers, hospital staff, and emergency workers often swear that their nights get busier under a full moon. But does science back that up?

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