Heart Health: Alarm clocks can also harm your heart, causing high blood pressure and heart disease...

In today's busy lifestyle, most people use alarm clocks or mobile alarms to wake up on time. The loud and sudden sound of an alarm jolts us from deep sleep. But did you know that this sudden jolt can cause heart damage?

Yes, the loud sound of an alarm clock awakens us from sleep, but it also causes some damage to our hearts. It may sound strange, but it's absolutely true. Let's learn how alarm clocks increase the risk of heart disease.

Flight-Fight Mode
Our body is in a relaxed mode during sleep. During this time, heart rate and blood pressure remain lower than normal. But when a sudden, loud sound, such as an alarm, reaches the ears, the brain immediately interprets it as a danger signal. This triggers a rapid release of stress hormones, adrenaline, and cortisol. This results in a sudden increase in heart rate and increased blood pressure. If this happens repeatedly, it can put pressure on the heart.

Disrupted Sleep Cycle
Our sleep is completed in different stages: light sleep, deep sleep, and REM. If the alarm goes off during deep sleep, the sleep cycle is incomplete. This prevents the body from fully resting, and in the long run, it can increase the risk of heart disease.

Constant Stress and Fatigue
The habit of repeatedly waking up with a start puts both our brain and heart under stress. This also increases morning fatigue and irritability. Sleep deprivation and stress together can increase the risk of heart diseases such as high blood pressure, arrhythmias, and heart attack.

What to do to avoid this?
Mild Tone Alarm - Use an alarm with a soft, soothing tone instead of a sudden, loud sound.
Fixed Routine - Develop a habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, so that even without an alarm, the body begins to wake up on time.
Full Sleep - Get 7–8 hours of sleep, reducing the need for an alarm.

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