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It's no secret that getting a solid night's sleep is important. But what many people don't know is that there are different phases of sleep, and each one has its benefits. In this blog post, we'll discuss the different stages of deep sleep, learn about how to increase deep sleep...

Do you often find yourself struggling to get through the day? Are you having sleep problems? Feeling exhausted and run down? Then, you may need to change your sleep schedule. Millions of people around the world are now using biphasic sleep, a sleep pattern that has been shown to have...

Difficulty sleeping is something that plagues us all at one point or another. For some, it's a common complaint and something that interferes not only with our energy levels but also with our quality of life. But we're here to help! In this guide to a good night, we're going...

Mental fitness is just as crucial as physical fitness, and yet so many people neglect to intentionally take care of their brain health. But just like our bodies need exercise to stay healthy, our brains need exercise to stay healthy too to increase cognitive abilities, and prevent cognitive decline! In...

There's no getting around it. Waking up in the middle of the night can be incredibly frustrating – especially if you're someone who feels sleepy, but wakes up and has trouble falling asleep afterward. You toss and turn, and no matter what you do, you just can't get a nice...

Do you want to be a better problem-solver? To improve your ability to focus? Perhaps develop more creativity and better memory? If you answer yes to any of those, then chances are that what you're looking for is high cognitive performance. After all, high cognitive performance doesn't just mean being...

As we progress further into the 21st century, more and more people are feeling the effects of stress. The demands of work and family life can be overwhelming, and it's easy to feel like you're constantly juggling a million things at once. Couple that with ongoing "unprecedented times," and more...

Your brain health is important – and not just for your mental well-being. It impacts your physical health, too. In fact, many experts believe that what we do to improve our brain health can have a positive impact on conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, heart disease, and more.  Today,...

An overactive mind can work to your advantage at times, helping you think on your feet and respond quickly to whatever comes your way. However, an overactive mind can also get in the way of your peace and tranquility. Not to mention, it's a common culprit of sleep challenges, including...

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep is an issue that plagues a number of Americans. In fact, by some estimates, 50 to 70 million Americans experience difficulties relating to sleeping. However, more and more people are turning to meditation to help. Not only can meditation before sleep help people achieve...

2022 is going to be your best year yet—we just know it. But to make sure this is true, it's time to take control of the stress that could be holding you back. And we know with everything going on in the world, taking control of your stress might seem...

As silly as the term might sound, ear tickling therapy could be the key to unlocking a healthier, well-balanced nervous system and even reducing the effects of aging. And today, we're going to tell you why. We'll cover the basics of ear tickling, including what it means, how it works,...

There's an executive functioning skills list you utilize every single day, often without thinking of it. These skills include a variety of memory, flexible thinking, and self-control functions that help you work, function, and just generally live your life. Although we call upon many of these skills unconsciously, there are...

At some point, we all experience anxiety in some form or another. These feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness aren't entirely avoidable for any of us. But there are ways to take back control when anxiety takes over. But treating anxiety isn't a one-size fits all approach. To understand the...

What does peak performance look like or mean to you? Does it mean performing better on the theatre stage? Or maybe being as fast as possible on the football field? Or perhaps it means waking up feeling your best each day, ready to take on work and family responsibilities with...

Along with other physical symptoms of stress include gastrointestinal distress, headaches are one of the most commonly associated physical side effects of stress. Stress headaches can range from being nagging and inconvenient to downright debilitating. That constant pressure and pounding in your head makes it hard to get anything done,...

You know when you have a gut feeling that something isn't right for you and that feeling transforms into feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed? As it turns out, there's a strong link between your gut health and your mental health, so those "gut feelings" are usually worth listening to. In...

Can you list all of the different parts of the ear? Don't worry—you're not being graded on your answer. And if you're like most people, beyond the ear canal and the ear lobe, the different parts of the ear (or at least their technical names and functions) aren't something you...

Stress gets a bad rap. But the truth is, it serves several very important functions in the body. And when you learn to harness the stress hormone and its effects, there are several ways to use it to your advantage. In fact, stress is often considered the fuel for peak...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! Along with the food, family, and fun during these festivities, it can also result in a lot of gastric discomfort for many people. But today, we're going to share some food hacks to boost your vagus nerve function during Thanksgiving to help you feel your best....