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Sleeping gene

There is a Specific Gene That Can Control How Long You Sleep

A natural short sleeper is an individual who can sleep for less than six hours per night even if they have more time to sleep. They are different from people who struggle with insomnia or other sleeping disorders. But why are they this way? There is a gene that controls your sleep cycle. Because of […]

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Narcissim

Vulnerable Narcissism is When Someone Thinks They are Important and Special But People Don’t Notice

The words vulnerable and narcissism are not typically used together in the same context. When you think of a narcissist, you probably picture someone who struts like a peacock, demands complete attention, lacks empathy for others, and expects people to worship the ground they walk on. But interestingly enough, vulnerable narcissism exists. But what is

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Goodnight Sleep

Why Can’t You Get A Good Night’s Sleep in Unfamiliar Surroundings?

Sleep is a vital function that allows your mind and body to recharge which eventually leaves you refreshed and alert by the time you wake up. It is also important that your body gets a healthy amount of sleep, this helps with your immunity and brain function. People who do not have good sleeping habits

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Coffee

Does Coffee and Tea Dehydrate You?

Drinking Coffee has several health benefits because it contains antioxidants and vitamins such as riboflavin, magnesium, and potassium. It can also help reduce depression, promote a healthy heart, and lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, liver disease, and liver cancer. Tea also has similar benefits. But is consuming coffee

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Marlboro

Why Do Tobacco Companies Spend the Most on Advertising in January?

Generally, the tobacco industry advertises cigarette smoking the whole year-round. However, most tobacco companies tend to allot most of their annual marketing budget to the first month of the year. Did you ever wonder why?  One of the main reasons tobacco companies focus on advertising in January is because many people attempt to quit smoking

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Why Do People Become More Prejudiced As They Get Older?

As dictionaries define it, being prejudiced is a feeling of unfair dislike directed against someone or something. It is a judgment not based on facts or actual experiences but on opinion. But why do people become more prejudiced as they age? As we age, our frontal lobe is the first part of our brain to

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