There is a U-shaped association between sleep duration and cardiovascular and overall mortality. Those sleeping seven hours had the lowest risk over 10 years.... Read More
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A “Secret Weapon” Against Heart Disease
“At dawn, when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: “I have to go to work — as a human being. What do I have to complain about if I’m going to do what I was born for — the things I was brought into the world to do? Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm? — But it’s nicer here. So you were born to feel “nice”? Instead of doing things and experiencing them? Don’t you see the plants, birds, ants, spiders, and bees doing their tasks, putting the world in order as best they can? And you’re not willing to do your job as a human being? Why aren’t you running to do what your nature demands?... Read More
Do Night Owls Have a Cognitive Edge?
Interestingly, people who preferred being active in the evening, also known as night owls, performed better than those who liked mornings or early birds. ... Read More
5 Tips To Sleep Faster
Visualization can be a powerful sleep aid. Imagine a calm spot in your mind. Populate it with specific colors, sounds, and objects. If you visualize in great detail, you should be better able to push away unwelcome thoughts.... Read More
9 Tips to Sleep Better
It remains unclear whether the urge to urinate directly causes awakenings or if individuals become more attuned to bodily sensations during the second half of the night due to more disrupted sleep.... Read More
Sleep Apnea Myths
Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, such as losing weight and quitting smoking, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, or surgery in severe cases.... Read More