Snoozing Your Alarm Could Be Ruining Your Sleep (and Your Mood)

Snoozing Your Alarm: A Short Cut to Poor Sleep and a Bad Day? Univision Noticias recently reported on the hidden health costs of repeatedly hitting the snooze button. Sleep expert Andrea Cevallos highlighted the negative impact of this common habit, explaining that those extra few minutes offer low-quality rest that can disrupt sleep cycles and lead to increased cortisol levels. "These extra 5, 10, or 11 minutes after the alarm goes off are not quality sleep," Cevallos explained. "We're not completing a full sleep cycle, and it can even lead to losing a night of sleep a month." Cevallos recommends prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule to ensure more restorative rest. The report's findings underscore the importance of prioritizing sleep quality for overall well-being.