New research suggests snoozing alarms may benefit regular snoozers, despite some drawbacks

Studies found no significant negative effects of snoozing on sleep quality, though it was linked to slightly shorter sleep duration and more morning drowsiness.
Around 70% of people reported regularly using the snooze function or setting multiple alarms, especially younger adults and night owls.
In a sleep lab, participants allowed to snooze for 30 minutes performed better on cognitive tests upon waking compared to a single abrupt alarm.
Experts say optimal waking time depends on sleep needs and cycles, but snoozing may help counter sleep inertia for those prone to morning grogginess.
More research is still needed on the effects of snoozing for different groups of people and snoozing may not be suitable for everyone.