This is how coffee tricks your brain into staying alert
What makes us tired? To understand how coffee works, it’s necessary to get a proper insight in how you get tired in the first place. The main culprit of your … Read more
Food & Diet
Exploring how food and our diet affects the way we sleep.
How does your blood sugar level affect your sleep?
Are you the type who constantly eats large and unhealthy meals every day? If yes, you need to know that this is a poor habit that you need to change … Read more
Science or myth: Does food affect our dreams?
It is not uncommon for us to lay the rap on food for various forms of discomfort, restless sleep and odd dreams among them. The scientific community tends to be … Read more
These 7 nutrients will help you sleep better
If you’re having trouble sleeping, it may not be the first thing on your mind, but have you checked your diet? It may surprise you but certain nutrients can play a … Read more
Why does lack of sleep lead to such bad food choices?
Sleep plays a crucial role in appetite regulation. Here are some ways to avoid eating the wrong foods when you’ve stayed up all night. Let’s picture a scenario. One we’ve all experienced before. … Read more
Late nights and appetites: the sleep-obesity connection
According to the W.H.O., worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. The trend looks set to continue. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and an abundance of cheap, calorie-dense processed food have now contributed … Read more
Alcohol and sleep: 8 different ways boozing disturbs your sleep
Alcohol and sleep. We take a look at why science says mixing the two are a really bad idea. Like it or not, alcohol is an inseparable part of the human … Read more
