You're probably guilty of pressing this button often. 👀
"Much of the latter part of our sleep cycle is comprised of REM sleep, or dream sleep, which is a restorative sleep state," Dr. Mehra explains."And so, if you're hitting the snooze button, then you're disrupting that REM sleep."
If you know you're clocking in at seven to eight hours of good sleep but you're still addicted to the snooze button, Dr. Mehra suggests seeing a physician to evaluate your health. You may have an underlying sleep disorder that needs to be addressed. Dedicate the time and discipline to avoiding the snooze and eventually, you'll pop out of bed when the alarm sounds. While it's a tough habit to break, once you stop relying on those extra nine minutes, you may find yourself feeling more refreshed and in a better mood after waking up.