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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