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October 7, 2026

8 reasons you keep waking up at night — and how to fix them

Waking up several times a night is more than a minor inconvenience — over time, it can trigger sleep deprivation with serious consequences for physical and mental health. Eight causes are most commonly behind this pattern, and each comes with concrete steps to address it.

Person lying awake in bed at night unable to sleep
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In brief

  • —Sleep deprivation raises the risk of heart disease and diabetes
  • —Eight causes identified, from sleep apnea to screen use
  • —Medical advice recommended when symptoms persist

Fragmented sleep carries real health consequences

Quality sleep allows the body to rest, recover, and repair itself. When it is repeatedly interrupted, the consequences extend well beyond feeling tired the next morning.

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