Why Setting Multiple Alarms Is Bad For Your Health
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6 Aug 2024
A lot of us set multiple alarms in the morning to wake up. Most people set alarms one hour prior to their desired waking up time
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Experts advise against overloading your clock app with too many morning alarms since it will make you feel groggy and exhausted in the morning
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Jordan Bruss, a health expert, said that good sleep hygiene is important for physical and mental health
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The final and fourth stage of the sleep cycle, known as rapid eye movement sleep, is often entered and exited during the final hours of sleep
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This phase is especially crucial for digesting memories and stimulating creativity. It could affect brain function if that stage of sleep is broken up
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Every time the alarm goes off, she explains, the body goes into a "fight or flight response," which can be considered stressful
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Over time, the adrenaline response can cause long-term stress, depression, and cardiovascular problems
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The tensions building in your body from a lack of consistent sleep can also contribute to weight gain
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Ms Bruss suggested setting only one alarm. "Don't keep traumatizing yourself! When that alarm goes off in the morning, get up!" she said
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