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Poor Sleep Fuels Conspiracy Beliefs, Study Reveals

3/18/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Nottingham uncovers a startling link between poor sleep quality and a heightened belief in conspiracy theories, with depression playing a significant role. Analyzing over 1,100 participants, researchers found that those suffering from sleep issues were more inclined to embrace conspiratorial ideas, especially after encountering related content. Enhancing sleep quality could be a vital step in countering these beliefs.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Nottingham uncovers a startling link between poor sleep quality and a heightened belief in conspiracy theories, with depression playing a significant role. Analyzing over 1,100 participants, researchers found that those suffering from sleep issues were more inclined to embrace conspiratorial ideas, especially after encountering related content. Enhancing sleep quality could be a vital step in countering these beliefs.