Alarms clocks may be responsible for the most dreaded sound in our lives. Despite their constant presence, how do you choose the right alarm for your circumstances and maybe more importantly, how does that alarm fit into a healthy morning routine?

In this episode we will cover: 

• the definition of sleep inertia and why some people struggle to wake up in the morning
• the science behind the different types of sounds alarm clocks utilize and which tend to awaken individuals more effectively
• the circadian influence of alarm clocks that utilize lights
• the ‘Snooze Button’ and should you use it
• strategies for utilizing escalating alarms 
• the variety of more extreme alarms (shaking a bed, shocking a sleeper) for helping people awaken on time.
• the importance of a scheduled awakening and how it fits with other activities in the morning

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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