Why You’re Tired Even Though You Sleep 8 Hours A Night
Feeling well rested is something very few of us actually experience. It may seem like you’re still tired even after getting that recommended eight hours of sleep, so what’s the deal? According to this video from AsapSCIENCE, there are many factors contributing to feeling fatigued that have nothing to do with how many hours you’ve […]
How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
Humans need sleep just as much as they need food or water. Sleep is an indicator of overall health and well-being. The amount of sleep one needs depends on a number of factors like age, quality of sleep, previous sleep deprivation, etc. Most people accumulate what is called “sleep debt” wherein people try to make […]
Lack Of Sleep Now Linked To Inflammation
Waking up after a truncated night’s sleep is a feeling we all know too well. Groggy, crabby, and caffeine in hand, we find ourselves floating through the day without our usual stores of brainpower. But according to a new meta-analysis study, published in Biological Psychiatry, long-term sleep deprivation can do more than make us fatigued […]
Under Armour launches brand’s first suite of fitness-tracking products
BALTIMORE — Under Armour has unveiled its first collection of fitness-tracking products to go with the brand’s UA Record health and fitness app — including a smart shoe and a system to track activity, sleep and nutrition. As previously promised, the Baltimore-based sports apparel maker launched its new tracking device line at the company’s booth […]