Waking up at 5am? An expert explains why your thermostat might be to blame

A close up of a hand operating the dial on a thermostat, adjusting the temperature to 68°F (Shutterstock.) In the bottom right corner is an insert of a women sleeping (Future).

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At this time of year, sticking your foot out of bed can feel like entering the Arctic tundra, so it's no wonder we're all cranking the heat up in the morning. But if you've started waking hours before your alarm and you're not sure why, the problem could lie with your thermostat.