Tag: sleep cycles
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Research Links Inflammatory Disease to Circadian Rhythm
Did you realize that all your body’s systems run on an internal clock? It’s called your circadian rhythm, and you’ve probably read about its relationship to sleep. However, other bodily functions take direction from this unique 24-hour schedule. When your body deviates from this routine, it can cause inflammatory disease. People who stay in sync…
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6 Things Every Avid Gamer Should Know About Sleep
The gaming community grows bigger and bigger every year. With the advent of more accessible ways to game, people of all ages and backgrounds have come to love the hobby. But, as with any community, they deal with specific stereotypes–like how a gamer does not enough sleep! Are you one of those gamers who spends…
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Lucid Dreams: Facts, Fiction, and How to Experience Them Yourself
Lucid dreams have become an increasingly popular topic in recent years, especially in young communities and social media. But the concept of being able to dictate your goals and control them as if you were awake can sound a little far-fetched! Some might even think that this is some new-fangled myth perpetrated by the internet.…
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Japanese Scientists Link Healthy Gut Microbes to Better Sleep
A study from the University of Tsukuba in Japan revealed that people who have healthy gut microbes get better sleep. With so many people suffering from insomnia worldwide, this research could provide some relief. Many factors influence sleep, including stress levels, eating habits, and physical health, to name a few. However, the common link between…
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Doctors Explain 6 Causes of Sleepwalking (And How to Stop It)
When you lie down at night, you hope to stay safe and sound in your bed. If you need to get up to get a drink or visit the restroom, you’re usually at least half-awake and aware of what you’re doing. However, people who walk in their sleep have no realization of their nocturnal wandering.…
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What Does Your Sleep Position Say About You?
Did you know that your sleep position can reveal many things about your personality? Sleep experts have extensively researched people’s sleep positions and how they can uncover important details about personality types. Just as much as your favorite color or car says a lot about your disposition, so does how you sleep, it turns out. Whether…