In 2024, the Independent published an article entitled, "Experts Issue Warning About Using the Snooze Button." Previously, a sleep specialist said the snooze button was "one of the worst things you can do." Is any of this true? Could there potentially be a benefit? In this episode we will:
- Touch upon the history of the snooze button
- List some theories why it might be harmful to sleep/health
- Characterize the typical snooze button user
- Look at the average time one might snooze
- Provide some insight as to various snooze button motivations
- Learn why snoozing can be a strategy for dealing with sleep inertia
- Review some surprising research about snoozing potentially helping with cognitive abilities
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter