Overview

• A study analyzing data from over 21,000 'Sleep Cycle' app users across three million nights found that 56% of nights involved snooze button use.
• Women were found to use the snooze function more frequently than men, averaging 2.5 presses per morning compared to 2.3 for men.
• Experts warn that snooze alarms disrupt critical REM sleep phases, resulting in lighter, less restorative sleep.
• Sleep deprivation linked to snooze usage can negatively affect mental health, cardiovascular health, and cognitive performance.
• Researchers recommend setting alarms for the latest possible time and waking up immediately to optimize sleep quality.