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It's 3:07 a.m. You're awake again. And now your brain has decided it's time to start thinking about everything you need to do tomorrow. Sound familiar? If you're a woman in midlife, you've probably heard that your nighttime awakenings are caused by cortisol, blood sugar, or menopause. But the truth is, sleep is a lot more complicated than that. This week on Living F.R.E.S.H., Dr. Kris Sargent explains what actually happens during sleep, why waking in the middle of the night becomes more common for some women, and how your daytime habits, changing hormones, and nervous system all influence your ability to stay asleep. We'll also discuss an often-overlooked cause of disrupted sleep in women: sleep apnea. Because waking up at 3 a.m. isn't a diagnosis. It's an observation—and an opportunity to understand your body a little better.
