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This Military Trick Could Put You to Sleep in 2 Minutes. But Is It Worth It?

https://www.sciencealert.com/this-military-trick-could-put-you-to-sleep-in-2-minutes-but-is-it-worth-it

#ScienceAlert #Sleep #Health

This Military Trick Could Put You to Sleep in 2 Minutes. But Is It Worth It?

Has a camouflaged athlete running on a dirt road ever shouted health advice through your phone? Sometimes these videos are motivational and get you off the couch to start exercising; sometimes they're educational.

ScienceAlert
8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Here are eight science-backed secrets to getting a better, more restful night's sleep, including discipline and good life habits.

BBC Science Focus Magazine
‘An unsolved mystery of science’: why do I dream about my teeth falling out? https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/oct/21/teeth-falling-out-dreams #Health&wellbeing #Wellactually #Lifeandstyle #Science #Health #Sleep
‘An unsolved mystery of science’: why do I dream about my teeth falling out?

Experts say such dreams of dental distress may relate to the processing of various emotions and experiences

The Guardian
Surrender is not defeat—it's a rhythm. Start a moonlit sleep story in Zen Courtyard and let the lotus teach you unhurried rest. #Sleep #Meditation #Mindfulness

A Guide to Understanding and Practicing Lucid Dreaming

Lucid dreaming occurs when a person becomes aware they are dreaming while still in the dream, allowing them to control elements of the dream, such as flying, performing superhuman feats, or altering events. While not everyone experiences lucid dreams, research suggests that traits like openness, ext... [More info]

"Neuroscientists probing the boundary between sleep and awareness are finding many types of liminal states, which help explain the sleep disorders that can result when sleep transitions go wrong."

https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-the-brain-moves-from-waking-life-to-sleep-and-back-again-20251017/

#Sleep #Awake #Neuroscience #Dreams

How the Brain Moves From Waking Life to Sleep (and Back Again) | Quanta Magazine

Neuroscientists probing the boundary between sleep and awareness are finding many types of liminal states, which help explain the sleep disorders that can result when sleep transitions go wrong.

Quanta Magazine

It's late / now early morning and i need both #cheese and #sleep.

I wish you all a nice day or night wherever you may be on big blue planet earth.

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Day 15: The amount of sleep you need is influenced by your genes. For the majority of the population, sleep length is highly polygenic, meaning that a lot of genes each contribute a little bit to determine how much one individual needs.

And then there’s the really lucky ones. If you ever met someone who’s fully functional after only 5 hours of sleep and thought “man, they must’ve won the genetic lottery”, you were right. This extreme trait is determined by a handful of genes and is known as “familial natural short sleep”. And as if that weren’t luck enough, it seems that people with this trait might also be protected against neurodegenerative disorders, such as dementia.

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How True Crime Podcasts Helped Me Overcome Chronic Insomnia

For years, the author struggled with severe insomnia, trying numerous remedies including herbal teas, sleep aids, and relaxation techniques inspired by the military. None of these methods were effective, often worsening the problem. The more the author tried to force sleep, the more elusive it becam... [More info]