It’s time to stop waking up in a funk

Enter: Sunrise alarm clocks.

Today's bag Could an artificial sunrise help you wake up more peacefully? Yes, that is a new logo. Thanks for noticing! This year, look out for the trusted product recommendations you know and love, told by a new host of savvy editors and testers. Get ready, because we have a lot in store for you! After a mere decade of reading articles about blue light harming my sleep, I finally decided to kick my phone out of the bedroom last month. The very next day, my partner came home and surprised me with the item we would need in order to make our plan work: an alarm clock. Now, I'm a minimalist. I don't covet expensive or fancy things. So when I tell you that this alarm clock was aesthetically uninspired, trust me. The body was made of cheap white plastic, and the little digital screen displayed a complex assortment of numbers and letters. It was not the clock of my dreams, to say the least. I probably should have gone back to CVS to return it that day. Instead, I set the alarm and put it on my bedside table. I awoke the next morning with a jolt as my room filled with an escalating series of beeps. Was there a tsunami? Was a bomb about to go off? Nope, turns out it was just time to wake up! If you want to avoid my fate, consider a sunrise alarm clock. Some claim they can ease you into the day more "naturally" by mimicking the rising sun. Our team recently tested some out to see if they could help beat the morning grogginess. Here's what they found. SUNRISE ALARM CLOCKS Psst: Did you know every product we recommend goes through Healthline's rigorous vetting process? Read more about how we vet products here!     Dig this More stuff you might like The Healthline Wishlist is on Instagram! Follow us to keep up on all the trends. We found coffee alternatives that taste like the real thing! Our team's favorite sunrise alarm clock is under $50. The best things to eat and drink to have a morning poop, according to our tester Kristin. To better mornings, Ginger Wojcik Newsletter Editor, Healthline   Written by Ginger Wojcik January 13, 2026 • 2.5 min read FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. Until next time,

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