Tag: sleepiness
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10 Habits to Help Decrease Daytime Sleepiness
Each tick of the clock is a blatant reminder that you can’t sleep. No matter how you reposition the pillows or yourself, sweet slumber still eludes you. As the sun peaks over the horizon into your bedroom window, you’re already awake and know you’ll battle sleepiness all day. Does this sound like a familiar scenario…
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Researchers Explain Why Warm Milk Makes You Tired
People have been drinking warm milk at bedtime for centuries to induce sleep and relaxation. While some may call pass off the tradition as mere folklore, science proves its benefits. Scientists previously believed that milk causes sleepiness due to its high concentration of tryptophan. This naturally occurring amino acid plays a vital role in producing…
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Researchers Explain Why People Enjoy Napping During The Day
Many people view napping as lazy in our modern world, but it actually can lead to better health. Furthermore, researchers found that specific genes determine how often a person naps, if at all. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) led the study. The journal Nature Communications published it on February 10, 2021. The MGH team…
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Scientists Explain What Makes You Feel Sleepy (And 4 Ways To Fix It)
Do you always feel sleepy? You think you’ve slept well, but when you go about your day, you feel your eyelids drooping and start getting more and more tired. Soon, you can barely stay awake at all. Why does this happen? How can you stop it? There are several potential reasons, and knowing them will…