We’ve all been tempted by the snooze button once or twice, especially when we want to steal a few more moments of precious sleep. A 2022 study by Notre Dame found that 57% of adults regularly snooze their alarms. If you’re also a habitual snoozer, have you ever considered if this habit is detrimental to your health?
New research into the impact of snoozing challenges conventional wisdom, suggesting that it might not be that bad after all.
Is snoozing your alarm bad for you?
Can hitting your snooze button affect your health? Well, it depends on how long you snooze.
For years, people have made assumptions about snoozing your alarm. It’s believed that ignoring your initial alarm and taking a little more time to rest disrupts the natural waking process, leaving you to start your day groggy and disoriented.
Some may need an extra 30 minutes, while others sleep for another hour or so, but it’s likely the excessive snoozing that gets you into trouble.