The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced. By Clarissa Brincat Published Sep 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science daily ...

Hitting the snooze button is interrupting your sleep cycle. Dr. Alicia Roth, a sleep psychologist for the Cleveland Clinic, said it is best to set your alarm for the time you actually have to wake up.

Adopting this habit could transform your quality of sleep—especially as daylight saving time approaches.

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