Why Do Humans Talk In Their Sleep? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains
Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is a common phenomenon that occurs during different stages of sleep due to localized brain activity. Evolutionary biologists and sleep researchers note that it is more prevalent in children and is triggered by rhythmic brain waves activating speech motor regions.
Why it matters
Understanding the neurological basis of sleep behaviors provides insight into human brain function and sleep health.
Science Why Do Humans Talk In Their Sleep? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains By Scott Travers ,
The article is a scientific explainer based on biological research, devoid of political or subjective bias.
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