{"id":2086076,"date":"2023-10-31T22:32:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T02:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-great-snooze-debate-what-science-says-about-your-morning-wake-up-habit\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T22:39:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T02:39:14","slug":"the-great-snooze-debate-what-science-says-about-your-morning-wake-up-habit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-great-snooze-debate-what-science-says-about-your-morning-wake-up-habit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Science Behind Your Morning Wake-Up Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-great-snooze-debate-what-science-says-about-your-morning-wake-up-habit%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2086076&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<p>In the hazy\u200c space between dreams and reality,\u200b nearly 60 percent of us give in to the allure of the snooze button. But \u200dhidden within this daily ritual is a captivating \u2064mystery: Does it truly \u2062provide\u200c the \u2063rest we seek, or does\u2062 it envelop us in a fog of grogginess?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/groundbreaking-study-shows-acupuncture-beats-injected-morphine-for-pain\/\" title=\"Groundbreaking Study Shows Acupuncture Beats Injected Morphine for Pain\">groundbreaking study published<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/jsr.14054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journal of\u2063 Sleep Research<\/a> reveals some fascinating insights. While those extra moments of snoozing may benefit certain individuals, the reason behind hitting \u200cthe\u200b button and the duration\u200b of the snooze matter. <\/p>\n<h2>Bottom \u200bLine: Short Snoozes Have Little Downside<\/h2>\n<p>The \u200dfirst \u2062part of the study involved surveying over 1,700 \u200badults about their snoozing habits. Astonishingly, nearly 70 percent reported\u200b using\u200d the\u200d snooze\u200d function or multiple alarms, spending \u2062an average of \u206322 extra minutes in bed after their initial \u200calarm. These snoozers tended \u2063to \u200cbe \u2062younger and \u200cnight\u200d owls, experiencing more morning drowsiness and shorter sleep durations \u2063compared to non-snoozers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The second part of the study examined 31 habitual snoozers and tested their cognitive performance after a 30-minute snooze \u200bsession versus\u200c being abruptly awakened \u200band tested. The findings revealed that snoozing either had no \u200ceffect \u2064or actually improved cognitive test performance. Additionally,\u2063 snoozing did\u2063 not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-great-snooze-debate-what-science-says-about-your-morning-wake-up-habit\/\" title=\"The Science Behind Your Morning Wake-Up Routine\">directly\u2062 impact stress hormone levels<\/a>,\u2063 morning sleepiness,\u200d mood, or sleep \u2064structure overnight.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/what-do-people-think-about-when-they-go-to-sleep-5504130?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">What \u2063Do People Think About When They Go to Sleep?<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/7\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/what-do-people-think-about-when-they-go-to-sleep-5504130?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/l-theanine-to-boost-your-mood-reduce-anxiety-and-help-you-sleep-5484913?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">L-theanine to Boost Your Mood, Reduce Anxiety, and Help You \u2064Sleep<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/16\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/l-theanine-to-boost-your-mood-reduce-anxiety-and-help-you-sleep-5484913?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to Dr. Thomas Kilkenny, director of the Institute \u200bfor Sleep Medicine\u200b at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital in New York, who \u200cwas\u200d not involved\u2062 in \u200bthe study, &#8220;People who hit snooze do not necessarily feel any better or have an improved mood. However,\u200b they \u2064are able\u2062 to get\u2064 their \u2062day started more quickly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The researchers concluded that snoozing is \u200dnot problematic as long as it is \u200bnot excessive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;The findings indicate\u2062 that \u2064there\u200d is no reason to stop snoozing in the \u2064morning if you enjoy it, especially for snooze times around 30 minutes,&#8221; stated \u200cco-author Tina Sundelin, a senior researcher at\u2064 Stockholm University \u200cwith a doctorate in psychology. &#8220;In fact, it may even help individuals with morning drowsiness feel slightly more awake when they \u200dget up.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Why You Hit Snooze \u200bMatters<\/h2>\n<p>There are various reasons why waking up as planned can be challenging, such as staying up late or tending to \u200ba sick child throughout the night. This lack of sleep leads us to hit \u2064the snooze button in an attempt to \u200ddelay waking up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Poor sleep has been linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1468-5884.2011.00463.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-brazilian-president-bolsonaro-hospitalized-in-florida-with-abdominal-pain\/\" title=\"Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Hospitalized in Florida With Abdominal Pain\">numerous health problems<\/a><\/a>, including high\u2062 blood pressure, memory issues, and weight gain. However, for some individuals, \u2063snoozing becomes a routine,\u200c indicating \u2063inadequate sleep or \u2063an underlying disorder.<\/div>\n<p>Dr. Kilkenny \u2062explains that\u2062 whether \u2064snoozing is a problem depends on the reasons \u200bbehind it. Those who \u2063are sleep-deprived feel tired upon waking because they lack quality sleep.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Conditions\u2063 such as \u2064insomnia,\u2064 sleep apnea, periodic limb movement\u2064 disorder, or\u2063 even narcolepsy can affect the quality \u200cof sleep,&#8221; Dr.\u2063 Kilkenny added, emphasizing the importance of\u200c evaluating individuals \u2063with \u2063waking\u2063 difficulties for potential disorders.<\/p>\n<p>However, snoozing does not \u200balways \u200bindicate a problem. Some individuals \u200cfeel unrested despite having sufficient\u200d quality sleep and simply have a desire to continue sleeping.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This phenomenon is known \u200das sleep inertia,&#8221;\u2062 Dr. Kilkenny explained. &#8220;Young people, \u200din\u2063 particular, may experience\u200d grogginess upon awakening.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>This group of individuals hits \u200bthe \u2063snooze alarm\u200d to allow themselves extra time to wake up. \u200cDr. Kilkenny \u200bstated, &#8220;Studies have shown\u2062 that they do not necessarily feel more\u200d awake \u200bor\u2063 happier, but they\u2064 are more likely to start the \u200dday with clearer thinking after a snooze.&#8221;<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Other Research Reveals \u2062the Dangers \u2064of Overusing Snooze<\/h2>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6710480\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Recent research<\/a> suggests that repeatedly \u2062using the snooze\u2062 function can intensify the effects of \u200bsleep\u2064 inertia if you are awakened during the \u200cdeep-sleep stage known as REM (dream) \u2062sleep.\u2062 By continuously resetting the snooze button, \u2064you increase the likelihood of being awakened\u2064 during this stage, which can\u2063 leave you feeling \u200deven more groggy than usual.<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;It appears that some individuals, regardless of\u2063 how much \u2064sleep\u2063 they get, still experience grogginess upon\u200c awakening,&#8221; noted\u2062 Dr. \u200bKilkenny, particularly among those\u2062 who consider themselves &#8220;night owls&#8221; and have a natural inclination to sleep later and wake up later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20669438\/#:~:text=Excerpt,adversely%20affecting%20health%20and%20longevity.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chronic sleep deprivation<\/a> has\u2064 become\u2064 a significant issue in \u2064the United States, with an estimated\u2063 50 to 70 million Americans suffering from sleep disorders that \u2063hinder daily functioning and\u2064 negatively impact their health.<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>&#8220;As we strive to balance the demands of a 9-to-5 routine with family and social life, we often neglect to allocate enough time for adequate sleep,&#8221; Dr. Kilkenny \u200dremarked. He added that young adults, in particular, sacrifice sleep\u200b for\u200d social activities, exacerbating the problem.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Addressing Lack of Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According \u2064to \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/blog\/articles\/2021\/dec\/does-hitting-the-snooze-button-help-or-hurt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston Methodist Hospital<\/a>, there are steps \u2064we can\u200b take to\u200b reduce our reliance\u200c on hitting the snooze button when the alarm goes off:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure we get seven to nine hours of sleep every night.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid alcohol and screen time before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid consuming large amounts of fluids\u200b just before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in regular exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062What is \u2063the optimal duration for snoozing to avoid grogginess and sleep inertia<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Theanine: To Boost Your Mood,\u2064 Reduce Anxiety,\u2064 and Help You Sleep<\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/25\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/l-theanine-to-boost-your-mood-reduce-anxiety-and-help-you-sleep-5484913?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The third and final part of \u200dthe study used polysomnography to measure the sleep quality of 64 participants who either \u2062snoozed or did not \u2064snooze after their initial alarm. Surprisingly, the\u2063 snooze group had \u2064better sleep quality in terms\u200c of time to fall asleep, sleep efficiency, and wake after sleep onset. This suggests that a short snooze\u200b may provide some restorative benefits. <\/p>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<h2>Why Do We Snooze?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we know snoozing can potentially improve \u200ccognitive performance and \u2063sleep quality, let&#8217;s delve into why\u2063 we are so enticed by the snooze button. One explanation is that \u200csnoozing allows \u200cus to ease into wakefulness instead \u2063of \u2062abruptly \u200bwaking up.\u2062 It provides \u200ca buffer zone between deep\u2062 sleep \u200cand full wakefulness, giving \u2062our bodies and minds time\u200d to transition. Research has\u2064 also shown that\u200d the anticipation of the\u200c snooze can activate the brain&#8217;s reward system and release dopamine, leading to a momentary sense of pleasure and relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>For \u2064night\u200b owls and individuals who experience morning drowsiness, snoozing\u2062 may also serve\u2062 as a way to extend their sleep \u2063duration and get a few extra minutes of rest. However, it is important to note that snoozing \u2062excessively or relying heavily on the \u200bsnooze button can disrupt our sleep\u200d patterns and make us feel groggy throughout\u200c the day.<\/p>\n<h2>The Optimal Snooze Duration<\/h2>\n<p>In \u200corder to reap the potential benefits of snoozing without\u200c experiencing negative effects, \u200cit is crucial to consider the duration of the snooze. The study\u200d suggests that short snoozes of around 10-15 minutes \u200dare \u2064less likely to lead to grogginess or sleep inertia. The longer the snooze, the higher the \u200clikelihood of entering a deeper \u200csleep stage, which \u2064can make waking\u200b up\u200c more\u2062 difficult and result in feelings of grogginess.<\/p>\n<p>It is also important to be mindful of the \u200coverall \u2063sleep duration.\u200c If snoozing\u2064 causes us\u200d to \u2062sleep beyond our recommended sleep time, it can contribute to \u200csleep debt and fatigue throughout the\u2064 day. Therefore, it is recommended to set a \u2064consistent \u200cwake-up \u2064time and \u2064prioritize getting enough sleep during the night to avoid\u2063 the need for excessive snoozing.<\/p>\n<h2>Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p>The allure of the snooze button can be irresistible, but understanding its impact \u2064on our sleep and wakefulness is essential for maximizing our restorative benefits. \u2064Short snoozes, of\u2062 around \u206210-15 minutes, may provide cognitive performance improvements\u2063 and enhanced sleep quality. However, excessive snoozing or relying heavily on the snooze button can disrupt our sleep patterns and leave us feeling \u2064groggy. It is important to find a balance and prioritize \u200cmaintaining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-do-you-have-trouble-waking-up-in-the-morning\/\" title=\"Why Do You Have Trouble Waking Up in the Morning?\">consistent sleep schedule<\/a>\u2064 to avoid the need for\u2064 excessive snoozing.<\/p>\n<p>Next time we reach for the snooze button, let&#8217;s consider the potential benefits\u2062 and drawbacks, and make an informed decision that supports our \u200boverall well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and\u2063 should not replace professional medical advice. 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