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Sleep Pressure And Homeostatic Sleep Drive: What Makes You Sleepy And Why It Matters To Optimize Sleep
Homeostatic sleep drive is a process that controls our sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythm. It’s the main mechanism that makes us feel sleepy when our bodies need rest.
Read MoreWhat Is The Circadian Rhythm? How To Reset It and How To Have a Healthy One?
A healthy circadian rhythm is critical to your overall well-being. You may associate it mainly with sleep patterns, but it affects numerous systems and processes in your body.
Read MoreWhat Are The Stages Of Sleep, And Why Do You Need All Of Them For Health And Cognitive Function?
The Free Prescription Imagine a world where doctors give you, and the most important people in your life, a free prescription that helps improve: Memory Emotional well-being Immunity Hormone function…
Read MoreHow Menstrual Cycles, PMS, And Changes In Women’s Hormones Affect Sleep
Sleep is critical for your health and hormone balance. It helps your body recover from the previous day and recharge for the next one. It also promotes immune function, proper metabolism, and mood
Read MoreWhat Causes High Cholesterol and Does It Really Cause Heart Disease?
Your body needs cholesterol. But what about when it gets too high? And what if your diet is high in cholesterol? Are you doomed to have heart disease? In this article, you’ll get the answer to these questions and better understand what causes high cholesterol and what your blood test results mean.
Read MorePsychology of Weight Loss Motivation
Every year, millions of people attempt to lose weight, yet many more want to but don’t feel motivated to do so. Is it really about motivation? Could there be more science to it?
Read MoreAdvanced Carb and Calorie Cycling Strategies
Diet cycling or switching between various nutritional strategies can make it easier to achieve your goals and keep your results. Here are 4 advanced strategies to consider
Read MoreHow to Build Muscle Naturally for Women and Men of All Ages
Having adequate muscle mass not only helps you look and feel good, but it’s vital for healthy aging. It extends your lifespan and your healthspan. Your muscle mass helps determine:…
Read MoreWhat’s the definition of nutrition?
Most people think of nutrition as simply eating good food. Oxford’s definition is, “the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.”
Read MorePart 2: What Are The Best… And Worst Foods For Men?
There is a lot of mixed information and confusing headlines when it comes to the interplay of nutrition, testosterone, and men’s health.
Read MoreWhat Are The Best… And Worst Foods For Men?
Determining what is actually healthy for men when it comes to food choices these days is not a simple task. The field of nutrition is full of conflicting and inconclusive data, along with countless opinions and debates about what will help you or hurt you. Today we’re going to find some clarity and explore evidence based recommendations about exactly what is worth consuming and why.
Read MoreIs HIIT better than steady-state cardio for fat loss?
When it comes to exercise, most people have an outdated notion that long-intensity steady-state (LISS) cardio is best for fat loss. While it’s true that you primarily burn fat, it’s counterintuitive that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can lead to more fat loss in a fraction of the time.
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