Not many of us awake in the morning bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to tackle the day ahead. In fact, most of us are more prone to hitting snooze a few times on the alarm clock, only to drag ourselves sluggishly and grumpily into the day. However, if it’s important to you to make […]
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Canadian health researchers say that a particular kind of sleep disorder could be a sign of brain disease and the onset of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s. Researchers at the University of Toronto say that most of the people who develop Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder will also develop degenerative brain disease within the near […]
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Have you ever wondered why you can’t resist a yawn when you see someone else yawn first? Have you ever pondered what causes the reaction or how many times the average person yawns in a day? Well I sure have! That’s why I’m discovering the myth and fact behind several yawning conundrums (thanks to valued […]
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The Université de Montréal recently carried out one of the most in-depth studies of nightmares ever recorded. Researchers found that most nightmares are associated with physical aggression, while less than two per cent involved falling. UdeM’s massive study, which was carried out by psychology researchers Antonio Zadra and Geneviève Robert, included an examination of just […]
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Are you one of those people who try to operate on as little sleep as possible? You’re not alone; most of us suffer from bouts of sleep deprivation. However, aside from being a grumpy, walking, zombie, lack of sleep can affect your health in seven very dangerous ways… 1. Sleep Deprivation Can Put At Risk […]
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Having trouble sleeping at night? Steer clear of these 10 foods that might contribute to a lack of sleep during the night.
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