What sound starts your day? Soothing music or a jarring alarm blare? New research reveals which one leaves you feeling more alert.
In a study from Australia involving 50 participants, researchers examined alarm types and post-wake refreshment levels. The results? Waking to pleasant music proved the most enjoyable method, leaving people more alert compared to harsh, loud alarms.
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Lead researcher Stuart McFarlane notes: "You might expect a loud alarm to boost morning alertness, but surprisingly, melodies help you rise feeling less groggy."
McFarlane explains that starting the day sleep-deprived impairs performance for up to 4 hours. This is critical for shift workers in high-stakes roles like firefighters, paramedics, and pilots, where sleep inertia raises accident risks.
Source: Welinlichtingekringen.nl
