How does the moon affect us? By Cassie Bryant
Statistics..
34,318 crimes in one year, crimes occurring more frequently during a full moon
11,613 cases of aggravated assault in 5 years, more occurring during a full moon.
18,495 records from patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital in an 11-year period: admissions for psychosis were highest during the new moon and lowest during the full moon.
Myths …
The moon changes size.
Werewolves come out during a full moon.
The blue moon is actually colored blue
Earths shadow causes phases of the moon
The moon brings love
What is said about the moon effecting women’s menstrual cycles
The moon and your sleep… your sleep.. Moon cycle has effects on your sleeping patterns Scientists conducted a study proving On full moon nights sleep latency increased
People spent 30% less time In deepest part of sleep Melatonin levels dropped during full moon Overall sleep dropped
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