Does it seem like your mind has it out for you when it comes to being able to fall asleep? You’re not the only one! Our brains seem to have this annoying habit of fixating on worst-case scenarios for the future or reflecting negatively on our days when we try to catch some shuteye. According to sleep experts, anxiety is...
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We’ve all heard about how bad a lack of sleep is for our health – even if it’s just missing out on a couple of hours each night. But how bad can it really be, right? Sure, you can definitely expect to be tired the next day, as well as finding your performance at work being less than stellar. You...
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If you’re struggling to shed some pounds and find yourself impulse eating a little more often than you’d like, it might not be your willpower that you’re having issues with – it could be your sleep patterns. Sleep plays a pretty crucial role in the regulation of our appetites and losing out on it can be causing us to turn...
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If you find yourself dragging around the office in a post-lunch fog, an afternoon power nap can help give your mind and body a much-needed boost. In fact, just 10 to 20 minutes of power napping can significantly increase your ability to focus and function. Why Power Napping? Before we get into the best ways to squeeze a...
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Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m. EST. And while we all love the thought of “falling back” and gaining an extra hour, it may not mean another hour’s sleep each night. Sad, but true! Winston Churchill was quoted as describing Daylight Saving Time as the phenomenon of us “borrowing an hour one night in April...
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