Many people have experienced waking up in the middle of the night and noticing the clock reads 3:00 or 4:00 a.m. If it happens occasionally, it’s usually nothing to worry about. But if it becomes a regular pattern, you may wonder whether it’s your body’s way of signaling that something needs attention.
While there’s no evidence that waking at a specific hour has one universal meaning, sleep experts say several common factors can contribute to nighttime awakenings.
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