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06/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

These 7 bad habits could be the reason why you’re not getting enough sleep

Like many people these days, your relationship with sleep may be complicated. It creeps in during the day when you actively avoid it but eludes you at night when all you want is a long, quality rest. Before your erratic sleep cycle has you thinking of health-related worst-case scenarios, know that your inability to sleep […]

03/26/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Canadian study finds sugary beverages and energy drinks disrupt sleep and shorten duration of sleep in adolescents

Parents of teens know this familiar scene: The adolescent comes home from school, his eyes almost drooping, his body limp. It’s been a long day. But he still has a lot of things to do. There’s a long exam tomorrow, and a paper to boot. So he fishes out the can of energy drink from his backpack. The […]

02/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Replace your afternoon caffeine boost with a nap: Research shows it works just as well to improve cognitive function without the side effects

Get the same energy and cognitive boosts of caffeine without its side effects by taking a nap, according to a study carried out by a team of researchers from Flinders University. They found that taking naps re-energizes a person and improves cognitive function. The team also discovered that those who regularly take a nap feel […]

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