Imagine curling up in bed, just about to doze off when…BANG—you hear a loud noise that startles you awake again, feeling frightened and distressed. This is a common occurrence for those with exploding head syndrome (EHS), who imagine loud noises just before falling asleep or when they wake up during the night. Those with the […]
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It seems that kids get a renewed burst of energy about an hour before bedtime (we assume they secretly know this, and do everything in their power to stay awake). However, this can be especially exhausting for you as a parent, who has worked all day or provided their care and just want an easy […]
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For some people, getting up first thing in the morning comes easily, almost naturally. These morning people recognize that, the earlier you wake up and get moving, the more time you’ll have to accomplish the many tasks facing you during the day. For this reason, morning people are often highly capable and successful individuals. By […]
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We’ve all had them…the dreams about flying, our teeth falling out, or suddenly being naked in front of a crowd. While some of these dreams can be amusing or somewhat traumatic, there may be a deeper message. In fact, Psychology Today notes, “Research supporting the role of somatic and sensory influences on dream content is […]
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Why is it that some people seem to be able to stay up past 11 p.m. like night doesn’t exist, while others are yawning at 9:30 p.m.? And why is that some people can spring out of bed at 5 a.m. while others can’t seem to drag themselves from their slumber before 9 a.m.? It […]
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Having trouble sleeping at night? It could be a result of diet. Here’s a list of 8 foods that disrupt sleep.
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