Poor sleepers are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories, study suggests - Psychologists also found depression was a mechanism in conspiratorial beliefs

Poor sleep can make you susceptible to a wide range of physical and mental health issues, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and anxiety. But new research indicates it may also increase the chances of yet another unwanted outcome: embracing conspiracy theories.

Was the moon landing fake — or are you just really tired? Not getting enough sleep on a consistent basis has been linked to a higher likelihood of believing conspiracy theories in a new study by the University of Nottingham.