Doctors React to Sleep Routines: Do You Use an Alarm Clock?

While most people need an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, some are able to get out of bed without one (usually thanks to a crying baby or hungry cat). Among those who use alarm clocks, many have tricks to help make their alarm clocks more effective at getting them up in the morning.

In this video, people confess whether they use an alarm clock and how well it works for them. Healthcare providers share their reactions and give advice for waking up more easily when your alarm goes off.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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