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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2024

Investigating the association between the lunar cycle and sleep, physiological, cognitive, and physical performance in children with Down syndrome.

Zohra Lammouchi, Noomen Guelmami, Salma Abedelmalek, Mouna Saidane, Hatem Ghouili, Mahmoud Rebhi, Mohamed Saifedine Fessi, Mohamed Ben Aissa, Hafsi Bedhioufi, Helmi Ben Saad and 1 more

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  1. Lunar gravity predicts sleep timing.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026
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Zohra LammouchiDepartment of Human Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Noomen GuelmamiDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.
Salma AbedelmalekDepartment of Sport Science and Physical Activity, College of Education, Ha'il University, Saudi Arabia.
Mouna SaidaneDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.
Hatem GhouiliDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.
Mahmoud RebhiDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.
Mohamed Saifedine FessiDepartment of Human Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Mohamed Ben AissaDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.
Hafsi BedhioufiDepartment of Human Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Helmi Ben SaadDepartment of Sport Science and Physical Activity, College of Education, Ha'il University, Saudi Arabia.
Ismail DergaaDepartment of Human and Social Sciences, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Jendouba, Tunisia.

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backgroundChildren with Down syndrome (DS) offer a compelling context within the fieldof human biology for examining potential lunar influences. While the exact mechanisms governing lunar effects are still under investigation, a growing body of scientific inquiry suggests possible connections between lunar phases and physiological, physical, and cognitive parameters. This investigation holds promise for uncovering the intricate interplay between lunar cycles (LCs) and the unique biology of children with DS. This study investigated the potential influence of the LC on physiological, physical, and cognitive parameters in children with DS, focusing on sleep patterns, physical performance, and cognitive abilities. MATERIALS AND

methodsSeventeen children with DS participated in this study. Sleep data, physical performance metrics, and cognitive test results were collected throughout the LC, including the new moon (NM), first quarter, full moon (FM), and third quarter. Statistical analyses were conducted to assess the differences in these parameters across lunar phases.

resultsSignificant differences were observed in sleep patterns, with reduced total sleep time (

conclusionThis study suggests that LC may have a moderating effect on sleep patterns, HR, and cognitive performance in children with DS. These findings have practical implications for caregivers and educators and highlight the importance of considering lunar-associated variations in planning schedules and interventions for children with DS.

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Biological rhythmscircadiancognitive abilitieslunar phaserhythm

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PMID38726075
PMCPMC11081453

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