When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Talking in your sleep (know as 'somniloquy' in the medical world), is a ...

You wake up to your partner telling you that you had an entire conversation with someone named Bob last night, or your roommate mentions you were giving what sounded like a presentation in your sleep.

Sleep talking has long been considered a harmless, even amusing habit. But new research indicates that the disorder should be taken more seriously, as it could be an early sign of severe underlying ...

If you’ve ever woken up to your partner laughing about something you said in your sleep, you’re not alone. Sleep talking—also known as somniloquy—is a common sleep behavior that can range from ...

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Sleep talking might sound funny, but it’s often a sign of something deeper. It starts with a mumble. Maybe a laugh. Sometimes even a full-blown rant. But the person lying next to you has no idea they ...

Sleep talking (also know in the sleep field as "somnliloquy") is a sleep disorder that involves unconscious talking during sleep. Sleep talking varies in its content and presentation, ranging from ...

A 2023 study found that shorter sleep duration causes reduced brain cortical thickness. Sleep disorders increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cognitive decline. Chronic sleep deprivation ...