Your body has a clock inside it called the circadian rhythm. When it gets dark, this clock sends a message to your brain that says, 'It's time to eat!' So you feel hungry even though you're already asleep. It’s like your body is sneaking snacks into your dreams!
Examples
- You wake up at midnight because your brain thinks it's snack time.
- Your stomach growls during a movie at night even though you just ate dinner.
- You reach for the fridge when you're trying to fall asleep.
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See also
- How Does the Moon Affect Our Sleep?
- How Do Our Bodies Know When to Sleep and When to Wake Up?
- What Causes ‘Circadian Rhythms’ and How Do They Affect Our Lives?
- What Causes the Different Kinds of Sleep Patterns?
- What Causes ‘Jet Lag’ When We Travel?
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