Hitting the snooze button might seem like a way to gain extra sleep, but it can be detrimental, as it disrupts important REM sleep stages. Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital indicates that instead of gaining restorative REM sleep, the snooze button often leads to light, unrefreshing sleep. Experts suggest that individuals should set their alarms later if they want more sleep, as hitting snooze just interrupts crucial sleep cycles, leading to less refreshing rest overall. The study implies that sticking to the first alarm could enhance overall sleep quality and alertness during the day.
According to Dr Robbins, the hours just before first waking up are rich in rapid eye movement sleep (REM), possibly the most crucial sleep stage.
Many of us hit the snooze alarm in the morning with the hope of getting a little more sleep, but this widely practiced phenomenon has received little attention in sleep research.
The best approach for optimizing your sleep and next day performance is to set your alarm for the latest possible time, then commit to getting out of bed when your first alarm goes off.
Snooze alarms disrupt key sleep stages and can make it harder to feel refreshed during the day.
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