In the long term, chronic sleep deprivation can contribute to heart disease, obesity, neurodegenerative disorders and depression. As well as confusing our body clock, the double disruption of the alarm can put our bodies under undue stress. During those precious five to eight minutes between the snooze button and the blare of the alarm, our brains start to undergo a disruptive process his sudden disruption triggers a ‘fight or flight’ response, elevating our blood pressure and heart rate. If the alarms are repeated, this makes your body believe that there is a real threat, leading to your body increasing more cortisol, otherwise known as the stress hormone While a one-off snooze might leave you feeling a little groggy, regularly setting multiple alarms can lead to more serious problems in the long term. In the winter, when it’s darker in the mornings, the best way to wake up may involve using light to help signal the body to wake up, Light exposure in the morning can help regulate the body’s internal clock and improve wakefulness. If you live in a more temperate climate, a light-therapy lamp can help you get natural light or blue light to activate the body.
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Friday, June 27, 2025