Expert Debunks Moon's Effect on Sleep Quality
A sleep expert challenges the common belief that full moons disrupt sleep, stating scientific evidence remains limited. Research shows only minor sleep pattern changes before full moons, with some people being more sensitive to environmental factors than others.
Many people blame the full moon when they sleep poorly. But does the celestial body actually affect human sleep patterns? A leading sleep expert says the connection lacks scientific proof.
Tobias Åkerstedt, a senior professor of clinical neuroscience, explains that insufficient studies exist to prove any concrete link. He made these comments during a morning news program.
Some research shows minor changes in sleep patterns before the full moon phase. People reported less deep sleep and more frequent awakenings during this period.
Åkerstedt notes these changes remain minimal. He suggests we should not overemphasize them. Some individuals simply react more strongly to environmental factors than others.
The professor's analysis challenges common sleep myths in Sweden and internationally. Many cultures maintain beliefs about lunar effects on human behavior.
Scientific evidence for lunar influence on sleep remains weak despite popular belief. This gap between public perception and research findings illustrates how folklore often persists without factual support.
Sleep experts continue studying various factors that genuinely affect rest quality. Light exposure, stress levels, and daily routines typically impact sleep more than lunar phases.