Turns Out, There Are 5 Sleep Styles — And Each Affects Your Brain Differently

Key Takeaways

Researchers identified five unique sleep types linked to mood, cognition and lifestyle

Poor sleep quality was tied to higher anxiety, stress and weaker brain performance

Experts say better sleep can strengthen mental and physical health

THURSDAY, Oct. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests there’s more to sleep than how long you snooze each night. Your overall sleep pattern could shape your mood, brain function and even long-term health.

Researchers from Concordia University in Montreal identified five distinct sleep profiles that may help explain why some people feel well-rested while others struggle with fatigue, poor focus or emotional ups and downs.

The findings, published Oct. 7 in PLOS Biology , show that these “sleep-biopsychosocial profiles” reflect