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Sleep Smarter: Tips for Better Productivity and Cognitive Health
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This article emphasizes the benefits of napping and sleep tracking for boosting productivity and mental performance. Short naps improve alertness and don’t disrupt nighttime sleep, while tools like the Zeo Sleep Coach and Mind Metrics app help optimize sleep quality and measure cognitive abilities, showing how sleep, exercise, and diet impact daily performance. Read full…
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Six Things Doctors Do for Better Sleep
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Sleep doctors reveal their top habits for a good night’s rest. From honoring your body’s internal clock and getting morning sunlight to unwinding before bed, these experts show that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution—just consistent practices tailored to your needs. They emphasize prioritizing sleep, limiting alcohol, and crafting a morning routine to start your day right.…
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The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression
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A new meta-analysis by neurocriminologist Adrian Raine shows that omega-3 supplementation can reduce aggressive behavior across age and gender. Read full article, Penn Today, “The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression.”
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Lie down, sit still, take a break: Your brain needs a rest
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Breaks as short as 10 minutes can boost vigor and reduce fatigue, one analysis found. Read full article, The Washington Post, “Lie down, sit still, take a break: Your brain needs a rest”
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How to Have a Healthier Relationship With Your Phone
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Schedule tiny tech breaks. You might take a quick walk, close your eyes, work on a puzzle or read a book. Another trick: Put tech breaks in your calendar, Dr. Gazzaley said. It may feel odd to schedule something like “take a phone-free walk,” but it shouldn’t if it’s a priority, he said. Read full…
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The Insidious Habit That Can Hurt Your Relationship
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Ignoring a partner in favor of your phone, or “phubbing,” can lead to feelings of distrust and ostracism. Here’s how to stop. Read full article: NY Times: The Insidious Habit That Can Hurt Your Relationship
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What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation
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Teachers say mobile phones make their lives a living hell – so one Massachusetts school barred them Read Full Article: The Guardian, What happens when a school bans smartphones? A complete transformation.
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Scientists may have the key to treating tinnitus: Retrain the brain
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A new treatment approach for tinnitus is called bimodal neuromodulation, which targets the brain by stimulating two sensory systems. Read Full Article: Scientists may have the key to treating tinnitus: Retrain the brain, The Washington Post
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The A.D.H.D. Drug Shortage Is Causing Real Pain
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Edward Krumpotich, a drug policy consultant based in Minnesota, was diagnosed with severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at age 15 — but he didn’t get help for it until he was 37. In the interim years he suffered from methamphetamine addiction, which he later realized was driven by attempts to self-medicate his untreated A.D.H.D. He…
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The Seven Types of Rest: I Spent a Week Trying Them All. Could They Help End My Exhaustion?
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When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. I spent a week exploring what really works. Read Full Article: Pocket Worthy, The Seven Types of Rest: I Spent a Week Trying Them All. Could They Help End My Exhaustion?