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Snooze Alarm: 11 Minutes of Restless Sleep Risk

5/19/2025

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A revealing study from Mass General Brigham shows that more than half of sleep sessions are interrupted by the snooze alarm, adding an average of 11 minutes of restless sleep. Heavy snooze users, mainly in the U.S., Sweden, and Germany, risk disrupting vital sleep stages. Experts urge setting alarms for the latest possible time and rising without delay.

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A revealing study from Mass General Brigham shows that more than half of sleep sessions are interrupted by the snooze alarm, adding an average of 11 minutes of restless sleep. Heavy snooze users, mainly in the U.S., Sweden, and Germany, risk disrupting vital sleep stages. Experts urge setting alarms for the latest possible time and rising without delay.