Waking up regularly at three in the morning is a problem that many people are familiar with.
But few people know that this phenomenon has a scientific explanation.
We'll tell you why people wake up at three o'clock in the morning.
What is the reason for waking up at 3 am
This is due to a decrease in the level of the sleep hormone melatonin. Its peak production occurs between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.
By two or three o'clock in the morning, the production of melatonin begins to decrease. At the same time, the production of cortisol, which excites the nervous system, begins, and the person wakes up.
Elderly people are especially sensitive to awakenings in the middle of the night.
To wake up less at night, you need to create favorable conditions for sleep: hang thick dark curtains, get a good mattress and a comfortable pillow, and air out the room before going to bed.
A couple of hours before bed, you can take a short walk and drink some calming herbal tea.
Earlier we talked about why you should leave a glass of water with soda in the refrigerator.
