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Cary Spotlight | Issue #142
Why Do We Wake Up at 3 A.M.? Exploring the Science of Sleep
Chris Coetzer
13 Mar
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▶️ Food Freedom Easy Weight Loss PT. 2: Protein
📰 Why Do We Wake Up at 3 A.M.? Exploring the Science of Sleep
📰 Beyond Losing an Hour: The Broader Impact of Daylight Saving Time on Health
▶️ Traditional Medicine's Role in Menstrual Health with LeAnne Thomason
🚴🥾 Resource Guide: Best Road Biking (& Walking) Trials in Cary
▶️ THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE: Self Love vs. Narcissism
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Question: Who is the first woman attorney general of the United States?
A) Janet Jackson B) Bo Jackson C) Janet Reno
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Why Do We Wake Up at 3 A.M.? Exploring the Science of Sleep
The phenomenon of waking up at 3 a.m. regularly can be attributed to the natural sleep cycles, known as sleep architecture, which consist of four stages repeated throughout the night.
These stages transition from light to deep sleep, culminating in REM sleep where brain activity increases, often leading to natural awakenings. While occasional awakenings are normal and not detrimental to health, consistent difficulty in returning to sleep may signal underlying issues.
Factors such as age, circadian rhythms, and emotional responses to waking can influence these patterns. To combat the negative effects of nocturnal awakenings, experts recommend avoiding checking the time, adhering to a consistent sleep schedule, and ensuring a quiet, comfortable sleep environment.
These strategies help maintain a strong association between bed and sleep, crucial for overcoming sleep disturbances.
Beyond Losing an Hour: The Broader Impact of Daylight Saving Time on Health
As daylight saving time (DST) began on March 12 for most of the United States, ushering in the prospect of longer days filled with sunlight until early November, the transition, though generally welcomed for its promise of extended daylight, comes with notable health implications.
Dr. Charles Czeisler from Harvard Medical School's Division of Sleep Medicine warns that the hour leap forward is not as trivial as it seems, potentially unsettling our physical and mental equilibrium in the immediate term. The change disrupts the body's circadian rhythms—our internal clock that orchestrates sleep, mood, and hunger—triggering a decrease in serotonin due to less morning light and delaying melatonin production because of more light in the evening.
This disruption to our biological clock results in widespread sleep deprivation as individuals find it challenging to adjust their sleep patterns to align with the new time. This lack of sleep, proven by studies to significantly drop immediately after the shift to DST, can lead to increased fatigue, diminished focus, and even a rise in car accidents, which a 2020 study found to increase by 6% following the transition. Furthermore, the resultant poor sleep quality can aggravate mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder, underscoring the broader health risks associated with DST.
Despite these challenges, measures can be taken to soften the blow of the hour change, according to Dr. Czeisler. He suggests a gradual adjustment of sleep schedules in the days leading up to DST, embracing short naps when needed, increasing exposure to morning light to recalibrate our internal clocks, and curbing alcohol and caffeine consumption.
These strategies aim to mitigate the adverse effects of the time change, aiding in a smoother adaptation to the new schedule and preserving overall well-being.
Traditional Medicine's Role in Menstrual Health with LeAnne Thomason
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Upcoming Local Events
Looking ahead to events happening in Cary, NC for the rest of the week.
Editor’s Note: Including Events for Next Monday
March 13th (Wednesday)
March 14th (Thursday)
March 15th (Friday)
March 16th (Saturday)
Model Train Show 9AM-8PM
Children's Business Fair 1PM-4PM
Let’s go see Dune Part 2 6:15PM-9:45PM
NC Courage vs. Houston Dash 7PM-9PM
March 17th (Sunday) St. Patrick's Day Celebration ☘️
March 18th (Monday)
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunts All Day
Community Yoga 6:15PM-7:15PM
Monday Night Music Bingo 7PM-10PM
March Dance Series: American Tango 7:30PM-8:15PM
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C) Janet Reno Link to Bio
Janet Reno, American lawyer and public official who was the first woman attorney general (1993–2001) of the United States.
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