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Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect

The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets less sleep overall. At home he averages seven hours.

  • First-night effect causes sleepless nights in unfamiliar locations.
  • Brain remains vigilant, reducing sleep quality by 20-30 minutes.
  • Effect more pronounced in children, adolescents, and older adults.

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