In today’s society, work and school days are often built around a schedule that prioritizes waking up earlier in the day and adhering to a specific timetable when it comes to sleep. With this societal ...
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why do I feel better rested when I wake myself ...
Taking a nap is a roll of the dice; sometimes, you rise refreshed, and other times, you wake more exhausted than before you closed your eyes. There’s a reason for that discrepancy, according to Thomas ...
Ever wonder why some mornings you wake up ready to go, and others you feel like a zombie? The difference often comes down to when you wake up during your sleep cycle, and that’s exactly what a sleep ...
Why do some people wake up right as the sun rises while others have to hit snooze three times before they finally get up? And how are some people the most productive at midnight when others struggle ...
The age-old wisdom of “early to bed, early to rise” might hold more truth than previously thought. Recent scientific research reveals a fascinating connection between early rising and increased ...
Sleep has finally gotten the spotlight it deserves, with social media making conversations about sleep more relatable and fun. In fact, research shows that maintaining a consistent bedtime routine can ...
While caffeine affects everyone differently, there may be an ideal time to consume coffee to set you up for success. A cup of coffee is the quintessential staple of a morning routine—at least in the U ...
Sleep is of great importance to overall health, but many people struggle to get quality slumber. In an annual survey by U.S. News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on ...
Eye can’t believe this works. There’s nothing more frustrating than waking up in the middle of the night and struggling to get back to sleep. Thankfully, one woman may have just stumbled across a ...