Why You Keep Waking Up Between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m.

becomes lighter and more fragmented. Menopause: For women, night sweats and hot flashes are a common cause of nighttime waking. Waking up during this specific window is incredibly common. While some traditions attribute it to spiritual awakening,from a medical and wellness perspective, it’s usually a signal from your body or mind. The key is to listen to it. Here are the most likely causes, organized from most to least commo 1. Stress and Anxiety (The #1 Culprit) This is the most frequent cause. When you’re stressed, your body’s cortisol (a stress hormone) levels can spike prematurely in the early morning