'I’m a neuroscientist — this is what happens to your sleep when you don’t leave the house all day'

A woman with long, curly hair is shown relaxing on a gray sofa, partially covered by a pink blanket. She is leaning back against pillows while holding a smartphone in one hand and resting a laptop on her lap. She has one hand behind her head and a soft smile on her face, suggesting a comfortable, informal work-from-home or leisure environment.

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Whether you work from home or dislike being outside in cold weather, it's tempting to spend all day curled up under a blanket at this time of year. While a day at home can sometimes be just what you need to reset, sleep experts are urging caution.