Doctor explains what time is best to wake up

Sleep is vital to both mental and physical health. All health experts agree that sleep is medicine. A good night’s sleep can heal you from the inside out and optimize your body for better performance the next day.

The time you wake up is also important. Depending on your schedule, waking up early has its own benefits. So, what is the best time to wake up in the morning?

Here, experts explain how to calculate the ideal wake-up time, and is waking up earlier better?

The ideal time to wake up should ensure a feeling of refreshment, not lethargy.

What is the best time to wake up in the morning?

Dr Pratik Gopani, an infectious disease, diabetes and endocrinologist at SRV Hospital (India), shares that the best time to wake up in the morning can be determined based on your body clock, lifestyle and health. Generally, waking up between 6-8 am is considered ideal as it aligns with the natural sleep-wake cycle.

Dr. Pujan Parikh, consultant at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai (India), said: According to science, the period from 10 pm to midnight is the best time to sleep. Therefore, to get enough 8 hours of sleep for optimal cognitive performance, the ideal time to wake up is also around 6 - 8 am, according to Vogue .

However, Dr. Shelby Harris, a psychologist specializing in sleep medicine in the US, shares: The best time to wake up depends on what works best for you and your lifestyle.

Dr. Daniel Barone, neurologist and deputy director of the Weill Cornell Center for Sleep Medicine (USA), also agrees: The best time to wake up is the time that allows you to get enough sleep, maintain consistency and get exposure to sunlight in the morning.

Everyone's sleep needs are different, but the most important thing is to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night, says Dr. Barone.

It is also important to choose a time that you can maintain consistency with every day. The time you wake up should not vary.

Finally, it's important to wake up with light outside. Ideally, you'll wake up with sunlight, Dr. Barone said, according to Today .

The most important thing is to sleep 7 - 9 hours every night.

What does science note?

New research from Imperial College of London (UK) shows that waking up later may be more beneficial than waking up early.

According to research published in the journal Neuroscience , people who wake up late have "superior" cognitive function compared to those who wake up early. Specifically, the study, which included 26,000 people, found that people who wake up late scored higher on tests of intelligence, reasoning, and memory.

In many cases, late risers perform better than early risers, explains Dr Sudhir Kumar, consultant neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad (India).

Dr Kumar said: The recommended sleep is 7-9 hours, with the ideal number being 8 hours per night. And the ideal wake-up time should ensure waking up feeling refreshed, getting enough sleep without feeling sluggish, according to the Indian Express.

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