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The Relation Between Less Sleep and Brain Farts

A study led by a neurosurgeon from UCLA has determined that sleepless nights slow down brain cells, creating mental lapses throughout the day. Itzhak Fried, the study’s director, said sleep deprivation breaks up brain cells’ ability to talk with one another,...

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Why Women Need More Sleep Than Men

It is recommended by most experts to get around eight hours of sleep each night. Seven is fine, but eight is the goal. With that being said, did you know women actually require more sleep than men?Women need more sleep than men because their brain works harder. A...

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What to do When Your Mind is Racing

When your mind is racing, it’s sometimes hard to get to sleep. When that happens, there are a few things you can try to get your brain to slow down. For one, you can make a to-do list. Often times our mind races because we have so much to get done and if that’s...

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Sleep and Brain Functions

Here’s your hot take for the day: sleep is critical to brain function. Yes, we know you’ve heard that many times. However, you’ve heard that so much because it’s true. Even though we may be sleeping, our brain isn’t turned off. It’s still...

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