The Wakeup Times
Sleep & Wake News You Can Use
This is The Wakeup Times – Light Awake’s place for helpful research, tips, art, and inspirational stories that will improve your sleep habits. Articles cover topics such as morning and evening routines, our circadian system, hearing, and wellness.
Articles written by Katherine Hurst MD. Edited by Jennie Morton.

Happy New Year. Welcome to 2026.
Our brain is cleaning itself when we sleep. What happens to our brain when we sleep? Katherine Hurst MD Light awake loves sleep and we

Winter Solstice 2025: 5 Celebrations of the Light to Come
Winter solstice marks the day with the shortest amount of sunlight in the year. On Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 10:03 a.m. EST. There will be only 9 hours and 17 minutes of daylight.

American Heart Association – Sleep Added to Life’s Essential Eight
In 2022 The American Heart Association added healthy sleep to their lives eight essential 8 recommendations1. Sleep is a foundational element of human biology and

Light Awake Logo Update
Light Awake is excited to release the new logo. It is officially trademarked by the US Patent Office. Light Awake is delighted to share a

Winter Solstice: 5 Celebrations of the Light to Come
Winter solstice marks the day with the shortest amount of sunlight in the year. On Thursday, Dec 21, 2023, there will be only 7 hours

The Power of Pink Noise
Did you know pink is a color in the sound spectrum? This relaxing combination of frequencies can help people sleep better and improve their memory.
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