How you position your body when you sleep is an individual decision based on personal comfort levels. While research has demonstrated that side sleeping is the most common way that people rest, this is certainly not the only beneficial position to consider. Here are some of the advantages of each of the sleeping positions, designed […]
Scientific studies examining the circadian rhythm and decision making have demonstrated that there may be an ideal time of the day to make decisions. This time is largely dependent on an individual’s personal chronotype and their natural body clock. In addition to your specific chronotype having an effect on decision-making, other studies have shown that […]
The average human being spends roughly one-third of their lives sleeping. Yet we do not yet fully understand the function and importance of sleep. While researchers have long been aware of the restorative processes that the body undergoes during deep sleep, what is still not clear is — why do we sleep? One thing that […]
Have your dreams been more vivid and bizarre during the last few months? If so, you are not alone. There has been a significant amount of chatter about strange dreams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why is this happening and what can you do if the interruption in your sleep patterns is negatively affecting you? The […]
There a variety of factors that affect your metabolism, including both genetic and external influences. As scientists learn more about metabolism and weight loss, it is becoming clear that the body’s production of melatonin may play a role in maintaining a healthy weight. Here are a few things to understand about melatonin and metabolism, and […]
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