We have been told over and over again that we need at least 8 hours of sleep a night. But is that really true? Well, if we believe the research from University of California San Diego (UCSD), it turns out that we do not need 8 hours a night. In fact, being a long-sleeper … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep?
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7 Steps to Becoming an Early Riser
Waking up early has been a defining mantra for success for thousands of years. Even the famed philosopher Aristotle was quoted as saying, "It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom." Many of the most productive and successful … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Becoming an Early Riser
The REM Sleep Cycle Explained
Our sleep is divided into two categories: one category is REM sleep and the other is in NREM. This is often referred to colloquially as the REM sleep cycle but many people don't know exactly what is or how it works. If you want to learn the ins and outs of the human sleep … [Read more...] about The REM Sleep Cycle Explained