Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
The sleepy girl mocktail is a popular drink on TikTok that is said to help people fall asleep, but sleep experts argue that any benefits may be from a placebo effect.
The mocktail's star ingredient is magnesium, which is known to have various health benefits including improving sleep quality. [ more ]
Caffeinated coffee in moderation is beneficial for heart health; excess consumption can lead to negative effects; stress management is crucial for heart health. [ more ]
Sleep pressure modulates single-neuron synapse number in zebrafish - Nature
Sleep plays a crucial role in synaptic plasticity and homeostasis, impacting learning and memory through renormalization of synapses during rest. [ more ]
Popular children at school get the least sleep - especially girls
Popular teenagers, especially girls, sleep less due to time dedicated to friendships, leading to sleeping difficulties and impacting mental health and school performance. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
January 2024: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago
Sleep Potion Boots Delta Waves Experiments dating back as far as 1913 have pointed toward a natural sleep potion in the body fluids of an animal that induces sleep when it is injected into another animal.
Alcohol: Better without it during dry January DW 12/30/2023
Abstaining from alcohol can lead to improved sleep, normalized blood pressure, better digestion, and a healthier liver.
Alcohol can disrupt sleep patterns and raise blood pressure, while abstaining from alcohol can lead to better sleep and normalized blood pressure. [ more ]
The Type Of Screen Time Your Teen Get Before Bed Matters
Passive screen time, like watching TV or surfing the internet, is better for kids' sleep than interactive screen time like texting or playing video games.
Teens who talk and text in the hour before bed take an average of 30 minutes longer to fall asleep. [ more ]
E-readers emit less sleep-harming light than other electronic devices, but they still emit some blue light that can affect sleep.
Compared to paper books, e-readers are more likely to delay circadian rhythm, interfere with melatonin production, and reduce deep stages of sleep. [ more ]