Sleep
Effects of Caffeine on Sleep Quality
Listen to this article on the Self-Maintenance of the Brain and Body Podcast. How does caffeine impacts your sleep quality,
April 12, 2023
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Cognitive Health
Listen to the Self-Maintenance of the Brain and Body Podcast
A short 3-5 minute weekly podcast sharing evidence-based self-care tips that can improve your health, performance, and overall wellness. Every
January 27, 2023
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Preventing Suicide Through Early Treatment of Sleep-Related disorders
A vast amount of research demonstrates that sleep deprivation and sleep disturbances put one at risk for suicide. The various
February 12, 2022
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Book Review: This is Your Mind on Plants
Michael Pollan does a fantastic job explaining the history of opium, caffeine, and mescaline (peyote) and explaining how the perception
November 1, 2021
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Sleep
How to Avoid Daylight Savings Time Sleepiness
We all complain about Daylight Savings Time (DST). I recall going to bed as a child frustrated that the sun
October 20, 2021
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Cognitive Health
The Power of the Day Time Nap & Daniel Pink’s Nappaccino
Napping for 10-25 minutes during the lowest lagged portion of your day can give you about a three-hour reboot; adding some caffeine before the nap can give you a six-hour reboot.
October 14, 2021
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Cognitive Health
Book Review: LIMITLESS Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life
“I’m a firm believer that we all have incredible superpowers that are waiting to be awakened.” Jim Kwik. This is
October 1, 2021
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Sleep
Sleep Deprivation a National Crisis: Take These Two Self-Screening Sleep Tests
If every citizen in the United States placed a higher priority on sleep, there would be a significant drop in
September 25, 2021
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Cognitive Health
Meet Your Brain Janitor: The Glymphatic System
Every night while you sleep, your brain janitor is hard at work cleaning up the damaging brain waste accumulated throughout
September 18, 2021
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Sleep
Blue Artificial Light Prevents You From Falling Asleep
That blue light that your teenager has in their room at night may provide them a relaxing environment; however, the
July 31, 2021
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