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Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPeople who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals
Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
fromInverse
2 weeks agoWhat Scientists Are Learning About Sleep and Memory Formation
Sleep plays a central role in memory consolidation - the process by which newly acquired information is stabilized and integrated into long-term memory stores. Research from institutions including Harvard Medical School and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences has shown that different stages of sleep contribute to different types of memory. Slow-wave sleep, or deep sleep, appears to be particularly important for declarative memory - the kind that stores facts and events.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks agoHere's Why Your Brain Hits "GO" On Every Anxious Thought Right When You Want To Sleep
Nighttime anxiety spikes are normal and caused by factors like blood sugar dysregulation, reduced distractions, and the brain's protective mechanisms becoming hyperactive in darkness and quiet.
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoWhen Sleep Banking May Be A Viable Strategy
Sleep banking is essentially extending your normal sleep hours in the nights leading up to a known period of sleep deprivation. On the face of it, it appears unlikely banking sleep could counter the decreased alertness and other cognitive decrements that we experience when deprived of sleep, or stop that strong sensation we get when our body wants sleep.
Health
fromwww.wired.com
1 year agoI Tested 20 Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids to Find a Way to Beat My Insomnia
I tested AGZ's chocolate and mint flavors, which come with a frother, and you can blend the powder with water or milk, either warm or cold (although I think it tastes the best with milk, like a frothy hot cocoa). The drink doesn't taste overly sweet and has a nice, rich chocolate taste. The mix is melatonin-free, instead with adaptogens, herbs, and minerals, including magnesium, vitamin B6, L-theanine, ashwagandha, and calming herbs.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago4 ways to beat the anxiety of insomnia and get back to sleep
"I started getting into the frame of mind most people get sucked into. I worried, 'What's going on? Is there something wrong with me?'" he says. That fear of not being able to sleep is a phenomenon called "sleep anxiety," says Orma, who went on to become a specialist in insomnia treatment. Left untreated, that anxiety can prevent people from actually falling asleep. "The more you focus on it, the less chance you'll sleep, which then makes you more anxious. That's the cycle that spins," he says.
US news
Health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoPeople who wake naturally at the same time every day possess these 9 unique traits - Silicon Canals
Natural early wakers possess exceptional body awareness, strong circadian rhythms, and strict boundary protection that enable consistent wake times without alarm clocks.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoMany people sleep worse in winter. Here's what experts want you to know.
It's normal to feel sluggish during the winter. Cold temperatures and fewer hours of sunlight can mean less time outdoors and more time staring at our screens. For some people, these cold-weather habits may contribute to a sleep disruption, known as winter insomnia. This isn't a clinical condition, but it might begin or worsen during the winter months.
Mental health
fromApartment Therapy
2 months agoThis Mattress Feels Like a Splurge - But It's Surprisingly Affordable
The Sleep Number ComfortMode, the brand's latest and most comfortable mattress, features a remote control that allows you to easily adjust the firmness on both sides. Unlike some other smart beds, this model requires no apps - although Sleep Number does offer an impressive app for tracking sleep and receiving personalized insights. Featuring a 3.5-inch top layer for extra thickness and density, this 10-inch mattress is designed to deliver all-night comfort and support.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months agoThis tabletop sleep device and sunrise alarm clock aims to help you put your phone away before bed
Dreamie is a standalone bedside device providing customizable phone-free sleep and wake routines with soundscapes, sensors, on-device controls, dynamic lighting and no subscription.
Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoThe most rejuvenating sleep of my life': 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night
Well-designed sleep products—comfortable earplugs, pillows, masks, white-noise machines, and wearable blankets—can significantly improve sleep quality, especially for travelers and light sleepers.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months agoIf You're New to Smart Beds, Personal Comfort's Rejuvenate Is Worth a Look
Rejuvenate smart bed offers a memory-foam feel with extensive size and firmness customization, specialty frame options, and user-friendly programming, though cooling and motion isolation show limitations.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months agoPyramid-Shaped Sleep Aid Needs No App, Just Sound, Light, and Pattern - Yanko Design
Serapis is a pyramid-shaped bedside sleep-aid combining layered sound, breathing light, visuals, Schumann resonance, and calming geometry into an app-free, personalized sleep system.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year agoThe Best Hybrid Mattresses Are Heroes for Soft and Supportive Sleep
That's why we chose the Tempur-Pedic "ProAdapt" Mattress as our top overall pick-the support layers feature high-density foam on top of steel coils that not only help with lumbar support but also minimize motion transfer, so you sleep soundly even if your partner can't stay still.
Health
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