The rise of noctourism and chronic sleep loss sparks health concerns
A growing trend of night-time tourism and short sleep, championed by some politicians, is warned to be detrimental to health.
The article introduces the term "noctourismus" to describe the shift of travel, sports and cultural activities into late-night hours. Event organizers now offer night tours, midnight swims and evening wine tastings, appealing to a nightlife-focused audience. While the concept sounds attractive, experts caution that without adopting a midday rest habit common in southern cultures, the habit may harm the body. The piece also references Donald Trump's claim of sleeping only four hours a night, illustrating the broader cultural glorification of minimal sleep.
Why it matters
It highlights how lifestyle shifts toward night-time activities may undermine public health by encouraging chronic sleep deprivation.
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