COHEN (voice-over): It's just before 7:00 a.m., but John Dowhy is still asleep. John has to be at work by 8:00, but he just went to bed a few hours ago.</s>JOHN DOWHY, NIGHT OWL: I've always been a night owl, ever since I was a little kid.</s>COHEN: A recent study finds that night owls are less likely to stick to routines, putting them at greater risk for conditions like high blood pressure, obesity and depression. So John decided it was time to get some help.</s>RUSSELL ROSENBERG, PH.D., SLEEP SPECIALIST: All right, so John, here's what I want you to do is to think about getting into a better routine first. Choose activities that are relaxing for you. You start winding yourself down.</s>COHEN: Rosenberg suggests things like reading, listening to music, or watching TV, but keep the TV outside the bedroom. He also recommends staying away from caffeinated beverages in the afternoons and staying away from alcohol for the three hours leading up to bedtime. Elizabeth Cohen, CNN.</s>GUPTA: Thanks for watching today. I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Stay tuned now for more news on CNN. TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
Night Owls At Greater Risk For High Blood Pressure, Obesity and Depression