A NEW STUDY: STRESS BEGINS IN THE MORNING

Vienna, 27.05.2009 In a world that doesn’t stand still, the human race has developed into a 24-hour society. For many living in these hurried times, the morning is a sacred time which should be as stress-free as possible. However, a current study by the University of Lund (Sweden) shows that even the wake-up call of a conventional alarm clock puts our body under stress. The concentration of the stress hormone “Cortisol” is more than double compared to when you wake up by yourself.

While it is true that Cortisol is indispensable for humans thanks to its wide spectrum of effects on the metabolism, having large amounts in your blood weakens your immune system over the long term and increases the risk of depression. Revolutionary waking systems such as the aXbo sleep phase alarm clock wake you at a moment when you’re already almost awake. In such moments the brain is already highly active and in a state similar to when you wake up by yourself.