India, May 30 -- Are you someone who thrives after sunset, bingeing shows or getting work done when the world sleeps? Well, science might have a wake-up call for you. A recent comprehensive 10-year study involving nearly 24,000 adults has revealed a concerning link between being a night owl and cognitive decline, but with an unexpected twist.

Researchers at the University of Groningen tracked participants over a decade and found that night owls faced notably greater cognitive decline compared to early risers. The surprising detail? This pattern didn't appear in individuals with lower levels of education, no matter their sleep habits. (Also read: Cardiologist shares his daily routine for better heart health: '8 hours of sleep, aerobic exe...