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08/02/2018 / By Janine Acero

How sleep habits affect weight goals: Survey reveals the ideal sleep schedule for shedding pounds

Millions of adults are missing out on sleep, which leads to unhealthy lifestyle habits – such as excessive eating – in turn leading to a plethora of adverse health effects. A new survey reveals that a good night’s sleep, partnered with good eating habits, are the keys to successfully shedding those unwanted pounds and avoiding […]

07/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Prebiotic-rich diet helps you manage stress better by altering specific areas of your brain

If you’re feeling stressed out, welcome to the club. Statistics show that stress in general, as well as extreme levels of stress, are both on the rise in the United States — and many people feel they’re simply not doing enough to manage that stress. There are plenty of tried-and-true methods that can help people […]

07/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why you really should sleep on it: Resting encourages innovation, creativity

According to scientific research, there’s a link between sleep and creativity. It may seem counterproductive to nap while you’re trying to brainstorm for a project, but you have a higher chance of experiencing a “Eureka!” moment after you rest or sleep. On sleep and creativity People have their way of understanding certain things, and it […]

06/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Sleeping in a hot room can cause nightmares, expert says

If you need or want to sleep soundly at night, you should make sure your bedroom is fairly cool. In a Liverpool Echo article, sleep counselors warn that a hot room can lead to intense nightmares for sleepers. For best results, aim for a temperature between 60.8 – 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit (16 – 18 degrees Celsius). Otherwise, […]

11/03/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Americans don’t dream anymore: Expert claims lack of sleep is affecting our physical and mental health

It’s not just kids who need a decent amount of sleep each night. To be able to function well at school or work, adults need to sleep deep enough to dream, according to an article from the Daily Mail. Each night, we go through the fours stages of sleep. This occurs several times, and the […]

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