Read more about the article Why You Can’t Fall Asleep  ·  Part 4
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Why You Can’t Fall Asleep  ·  Part 4

Resetting the SystemHow hypnosis helps the alarm stand down, and what the sleep lab shows when it doesOver this series, we’ve seen why so many people lie awake. A nervous…

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Read more about the article Why You Can’t Fall Asleep  ·  Part 3
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Why You Can’t Fall Asleep  ·  Part 3

The Night WatchmanWhy pushing for sleep, watching for sleep and fighting your own mind all keep you awake, and what to do insteadIt’s 2:47 a.m. You roll over and check…

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Read more about the article The Breath That Actually Calms You Down
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The Breath That Actually Calms You Down

The Breath That Actually Calms You Down (And Why "Take a Deep Breath" Is Half Wrong)Somebody has told you to take a deep breath. Probably more than once. Probably at…

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Read more about the article Why Laughing Actually Changes Your Body Chemistry
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Why Laughing Actually Changes Your Body Chemistry

Laughter gets filed under "nice to have" — a mood boost, nothing more. But the physiology tells a different story. When you laugh, several measurable systems fire at once, and…

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