The Science of the Brain During Sleep
Our brains account for only 2% of our body’s mass, yet they use approximately a quarter of our entire energy supply. How does the brain receive and then expel the vital nutrients needed for all that...
View Article3 Myths and Interesting Facts About Sleep
Sleep is a complex process, and there is a lot we don’t know or have wrong about it. The Huffington Post just published the article 3 Crazy Myths and Facts about Sleep that clears up several myths with...
View ArticleSurprise! Sleep Deprivation Affects Emotional Intelligence
It is 8:00 am, pre-coffee (if that’s your thing), and you’re getting ready to walk out the door after a night of staying up with your sick spouse, child, or roommate. You’re starting to feel...
View ArticleWhy Do We Need to Sleep?
We dedicate about a third of our lives to sleeping but why? This informative video from it’s OKAY to be SMART discusses the many reasons why we need to sleep, as well as the processes our bodies...
View ArticleTrouble Sleeping In A New Place? Blame It On Your Brain.
Have you ever had trouble sleeping when you are in a new place? Do you toss and turn or easily wake when you travel or sleep somewhere other than your own bedroom? If so, you are not alone. According...
View ArticleWhat it means when you are suddenly jerked awake when falling asleep
You are all settled in for the night, cozy and warm in your bed. You start to drift off to dreamland, and all of a sudden you are falling or something hits you in the face. Whatever it is, you are...
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