sleep science
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Why do we yawn when we’re not even tired?
Why Do We Yawn When We’re Not Even Tired? You’re sitting in a meeting, listening to someone talk, and suddenly—yawn. You’re not tired. You didn’t just wake up. So why does your body insist on making you look bored when you’re actually fine? Yawning is one of those weird things we all do but don’t Continue reading
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Why Some People Sleep Through Anything (And Others Wake Up at a Whisper)
New study found considerable variation between people in how strongly sleep attenuates sounds, which may explain why people differ in their sensitivity to nighttime noises. Because sound continues to be processed to some level during sleep, maintaining a quiet sleeping environment is a good idea. Ever shared a bed with someone who could snooze through Continue reading
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