Why Do I Wake Up Exactly 6 Hours After Falling Asleep Every Night?
Your 6-hour wake-up pattern isn't random. It's your fourth sleep cycle ending as cortisol peaks. Here's what your body is actually doing and how to fix it.
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Your 6-hour wake-up pattern isn't random. It's your fourth sleep cycle ending as cortisol peaks. Here's what your body is actually doing and how to fix it.
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The science behind middle-of-night awakenings and evidence-based strategies to stay asleep through the night. From cortisol spikes to sleep cycle boundaries.