Why You Keep Waking Up Between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.

during this light sleep phase.
3. Lifestyle Habits

Your daily choices have a direct impact on your sleep quality.

    Caffeine/Alcohol: A late-afternoon coffee or a « nightcap » can disrupt your sleep cycle later in the night.
    Late-Night Meals or Screens: Eating too close to bed taxes your digestion, while the blue light from phones and TVs suppresses

    melatonin, your sleep hormone.
  1. Underlying Health Conditions

Certain medical issues can fragment sleep:

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Acid

Reflux (GERD): Lying down can allow stomach acid to creep up, causing discomfort.

Arthritis or