Dr. Michael Breus and Dr. Matthew Walker explain why if you're stressed, cortisol spikes are likely behind your 3 a.m.

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Science finally explains why mornings feel so hard. Here’s what the cortisol awakening response is doing to your body each day. AFP via Getty Images That jolt of dread before your alarm even goes off.