Both of my hands are asleep when i wake up lately. is this a health issue?

Hand numbness: That would depend. If this hand numbness has been going on for a long time, you might want to check in with your physician to find out his insights. The causes could come from many different sources. If you use your hands a lot. That is, if you are sitting at a keyboard typing all day or use hands and wrists in some type of job that requires repeated tasks, you might be developing carpal tunnel.