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Blaming the full moon for sleep troubles may not be lunacy

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Finally, vindication. Scientists in Switzerland have concluded that there is reliable data that proves lunar cycles impact our sleeping patterns. The recent study published in Current Biology found that the moon directly affects our circadian rhythms which dictate our behavioral changes involving light and darkness over a 24-hour period. Could this be why crime and emergency room visits rise during full moons?