Sleep specialists have shared the ideal bedtime to help prevent a spike in cortisol levels that can cause you to wake up suddenly at 4 a.m.
In the video, Dr. Kara explains that sleeping between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. disrupts the natural balance between cortisol and melatonin, resulting in poor sleep quality.
When you go to bed between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., you’re actually doing your hormones a disservice,” she says.
For anyone finding it difficult to adjust their sleep schedule, Beard suggests making gradual changes toward earlier bedtimes.