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Why should I avoid using the snooze button on my alarm clock?

If you need an alarm clock to wake and you often hit the snooze button, it's an indicator that you have poor sleep habits and hygiene. Watch internist and sleep expert Carol Ash, DO, explain why you should avoid hitting the snooze button.

LearnSleepInsomniaWhy should I avoid using the snooze button on my alarm clock?

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Up Next

  • Why should I get up at the same time every day?

  • What happens in my brain when my alarm clock goes off?

  • How can sleeping too much be harmful to my health?

  • What are some tips for better sleeping?

  • What can help me get back to sleep if I wake up in the middle of the night?

  • What is a good sleeping environment?

  • Can I make up for lost sleep on the weekend?

  • How can sleep position affect health?

  • Can adequate sleep help reduce the signs of aging?

  • Should I talk to my doctor about my sleep disorder symptoms?

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