Can You Actually Catch Up on Sleep on the Weekend?

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Sleeping in on weekends doesn't actually pay back your sleep debt Have you ever tried to 'catch up' on sleep — did it actually work for you?

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Sleeping in fixes your sleep debt — or does it? A full week of short nights builds real cognitive debt. But sleeping in on weekends shifts your body clock — that's called social jet lag. Research suggests it may raise fatigue and mood issues — without ever leaving home. Try keeping the same bedtime every day — follow for more sleep science.