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Why You Wake Up at 3am: Cortisol & Inflammation Link

The 3am wake-up isn’t random — it’s a cortisol-inflammation feedback loop that disrupts your sleep architecture.

July 18, 2026 · 5 min · Quiet Inflammation

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