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Is Your Shower Helping You Sleep Better?

Keeping cool is essential when it comes to achieving high-quality sleep. However, maintaining the temperature of your bedroom isn’t the only component of enjoying cooler sleep. It really comes to down taking advantage of your core temperature. As you prepare for bed, your body temperature naturally drops to help you feel drowsy and enjoy the […]

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REM Sleep Critical for Strong Memory in Children

REM Sleep Critical for Strong Memory in Children

According to new research from Washington State University Spokane, REM (rapid eye movement) sleep helps children convert experiences and new information into long-term memories. Their exploration of children’s sleep needs also found that antidepressants and stimulants are disruptive to this important stage of sleep. Published in the journal Science Advances, Professor Marcos Frank and his […]

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Overcoming Snoring as We Grow Older

Overcoming Snoring as We Grow Older

You aren’t imagining it; your snoring may have gotten worse over the years. Dr. Rafael Pelayo of the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center says that snoring can begin at any age, but it does occur more often as you get older. Earlier this month, he sleep specialist sat down with The Huffington Post to give some […]

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How to Use Your Feet to Fall Asleep

How to Use Your Feet to Fall Asleep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt247mla-ko More satisfying sleep may only be one foot away, literally. You may have heard that sticking one foot outside of your blanket can help you fall asleep faster, but it’s not just a rumor. According to a video shared on YouTube by New York Magazine, science has plenty of facts to back up this […]

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Sleep Deprivation Hinders Social Interactions

Sleep Deprivation Hinders Social Interactions

It’s no secret that a lack of sleep can put us in a bad mood. However, according to researchers at the University of California- Berkeley, sleep deprivation also hinders our ability to accurately read the facial expressions of others and assess their mood. In fact, this impairment could have serious consequences for our social interactions, […]

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7 Reasons to Add More Naps to Your Life

7 Reasons to Add More Naps to Your Life

What’s in those naps you’ve been skipping? Apparently, tons of goodness that helps keep us healthy, happy and productive for years to come. If you’ve been feeling uninspired to get some additional snooze during the day, The Huffington Post as shared 7 reasons that will change your mind: You’ll be more alert: A short nap […]

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