Scientists find that things really do seem better in the morning

Changes in mental health across the day might be explained by physiological changes associated with the body clock, the researchers said.

In the most comprehensive study of its kind, scientists have found that generally, the world feels brighter when you wake up.

People start the day in the best frame of mind in the morning, but end in the worst, at about midnight, the findings suggest, with the day of the week and the season also playing a part.