Getting up early is one of those things that people older and wiser always say is "good for you.''
But is it really better for your body?
The Japan Times asked Tadao Hori, a professor of psychophysiology at Hiroshima University, who is a leading expert on the science of sleep, to share his insights on questions such as "when is the best time to get up?" and other matters related to sleep and health.
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