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What is your body clock?
Your body clock, or circadian rhythm, is a natural internal process that regulates your sleep-wake cycle over roughly 24 hours. It's why you feel more alert at certain times and sleepy at others. The story highlights how this rhythm, along with hormones, makes your bed feel particularly good in the morning as your body prepares to wake up.
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