What happens in my brain when my alarm clock goes off?
What happens in my brain when my alarm clock goes off?
Our circadian rhythms are designed to wake us up at the same time every day; but busy lifestyles keep us from getting enough sleep. Internist and sleep expert Carol Ash, DO, explains what happens when an alarm clock wakes us up.
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