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The Science Behind Power Naps, And Why They’re So Damn Good For You
The stigma against napping is finally starting to wane — and for good reason. Taking a timeout to sleep during the day does much more than just give us a quick energy boost. It also confers some serious cognitive and health advantages as well. Here’s what the latest science tells us.
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Night Terrors: The Real Reasons Why You Wake Up Screaming
Imagine the person sleeping next to you suddenly sitting bolt upright and screaming wildly. You try to console them, but they don’t respond. Then, after a few minutes, they fall back asleep as if nothing happened. No, they didn’t have a nightmare. It’s called a night terror. Here’s what you need to know about this…
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Why Do We Smile And Laugh When We’re Terrified?
Why do we smile and even giggle when we’re afraid? Are we trying to work things out? Or are we trying to convince everyone, even our attacker, that nothing’s wrong? Here’s what science has to say about “fear grinning.”