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

phillytrib.com · 3hShare

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.

First report: An Ancient Night-Watch System May Explain Why You Sleep Poorly on the First Night of a Trip — discovermagazine.com, 2d