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Sleeping the same amount but still tired? Irregular noise can knock you out of deep sleep

Sleeping the same amount but still tired? Irregular noise can knock you out of deep sleep

During sleep, the brain organizes information learned while awake and stores it as long-term memory. To do that, it is important to spend enough time...
Deep Sleep Beats Diet and Supplements for Brain Health, Experts Say

Deep Sleep Beats Diet and Supplements for Brain Health, Experts Say

Getting high-quality sleep is far more critical for maintaining long-term brain health than eating well or taking dietary supplements, according to...
The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute

The Ideal Sleep Duration for Longevity Identified: Down to the Minute

Both sleep deprivation and oversleeping have long been linked to poor health outcomes, but a precise "sweet spot" for...

"No Sleeping, Deep Resting": The Benefits of the NSDR Method Practiced by Google’s CEO

"Investing just 10 minutes yields the recovery of four hours of sleep. Even the CEO of Google relies on this method...
“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

“Truly Scary ‘Neurotropic’ Viruses”…Even After Recovery, Deep Scars on the Brain

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but the scars left by the virus are severe. Research has shown that infection with...
Five Bedroom Items That Could Be Harming Your Health, According to a Pharmacist

Five Bedroom Items That Could Be Harming Your Health, According to a Pharmacist

Items intended to foster comfort or health can sometimes do the exact opposite. From the humidifier providing moisture...
Exercising for Better Sleep? The Nighttime Habit That Might Be Keeping You Awake

Exercising for Better Sleep? The Nighttime Habit That Might Be Keeping You Awake

If you regularly toss and turn at night, or struggle to pull yourself out of bed each morning, your daily habits may be...
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch Early—and Why Diet May Be Key

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch Early—and Why Diet May Be Key

Imagine if a simple blood test could catch pancreatic cancer early. For now, that remains an ideal rather than reality.
Visceral Fat Threatens Midlife Health: 4 Simple Ways to Cut It

Visceral Fat Threatens Midlife Health: 4 Simple Ways to Cut It

As basal metabolic rate and overall physical activity decline in midlife, body fat accumulates more easily.
Is Abstinence Harmful to Health? What Science Says About Inactivity—and Clergy

Is Abstinence Harmful to Health? What Science Says About Inactivity—and Clergy

Many couples—particularly after middle age—gradually reduce or stop sexual activity altogether, often citing busy...