That sudden fall that wakes you up in the middle of the night: what is really happening in your brain?

You’re drifting gently off to sleep when, suddenly, a feeling of emptiness jolts you awake. This phenomenon, as disconcerting as it is common, raises many questions. Discover why your body suddenly seems to be playing tricks on you and what lies behind these nighttime awakenings.

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