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Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by chance

Why do we wake up shortly before our alarm goes off? It’s not by chance

The answer lies in what’s known as the body’s ‘master clock’.

12.12.2025 20

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Yaqoot Fatima

A big, convulsive twitch while dozing off? Sleep experts explain the ‘hypnic jerk’

As we transition from wakefulness to sleep, the nervous system winds down and muscles relax. Sometimes, the brain misinterprets what’s happening.

17.09.2025 5

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The weight loss drug Mounjaro has been approved to treat sleep apnoea. How does it work?

Mounjaro leads to weight loss, which can help patients with sleep apnoea.

12.06.2025 10

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