: Can oversleeping be harmful to overall health? Is it worse than undersleeping, especially for healthy development? Does it have any benefits? I would like to know both physical and mental effects (or diseases?).

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Studies have linked oversleeping with

Cognitive impairment
Depression
Increased inflammation
Increased pain
Impaired fertility
Higher risk of obesity
Higher risk of diabetes
Higher risk of heart disease
Higher risk of stroke
Higher all-cause mortality

You can find the detailed article here: www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/physical-side-effects-oversleeping#1