TOM'S GUIDE – Waking up after 6 hours of sleep can be due to several factors and a combination of these factors. These are the three most common causes.
1. Stress and anxiety
Mental health can have a huge impact on our sleep, and this includes "stress, anxiety, or an overactive mind (your brain may be alert before your body is ready to be,)" says Dr. Kaylor.
"One of the most common that I see as...
The Conversation – About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease.
Dr. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral health, neuroscience and public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine. He discusses the need for sleep, why teenagers require more sleep than adults, and how you can...
CAPRADIO.ORG – In nearly every culture, there's a soup known for its superpowers, especially when cooked with love by an elderly relative.
There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.
In one frequently cited study from over 30 years ago, a researcher at the University of Nebraska looked into the healing potential of "Grandma's chicken soup" and discovered that chicken broth simmered with veggies might have...
Social media is known to promulgate misleading information about unhealthy products, such as alcohol and junk food, as well as misinformation about medical products.
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person to person.
However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep.
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