Why do you suddenly wake up at 3 am? Here's the scientific reason The problem of waking up at 3 am is linked to the natural fluctuations of the cortisol hormone , and stress increases it. Many people have trouble waking up suddenly at exactly 3 am or between 3 and 4 am. Some consider it a ghost or an ominous sign, but according to science, it is an important signal related to the body's internal clock and hormones. If you also frequently wake up at 3 am, you should not take it lightly. This may indicate that your sleep cycle is disrupted and stress has increased in the body. The main reason for sleep disturbance at this time of night is the natural fluctuations of the cortisol hormone. Circadian rhythm : Relationship with the body's internal clock There is an automatic 24-hour clock running inside our body, which is called the circadian rhythm, or biological clock. This clock controls when we sleep, when we wake up, when we eat, and when we are energetic. This clock is ...
Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold
Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...