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Why Do I Keep Waking Up at Night?
Ever wake up in the middle of the night, glance at the clock, and wonder why on earth you're wide awake when you should be dreaming? It's as if your brain is playing with you, waiting until just the worst possible moment to crank up the thoughts, turn on the worry, and hold sleep hostage.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Longevity
Foods That Keep You Awake: What to Avoid for Better Sleep
You know the feeling, like lying in bed, hoping sleep will just sweep you off and away, but instead, your mind is buzzing, your heart's racing, and sleep slips out of sight further still? Been there. Tossed and turned, wondered if I did something, or ate something, was causing the problem. The truth is, what we eat says a lot about how we sleep, and some of the most common foods and drinks have been notorious for creating sleepless nights.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Feast
The Smell of Dust
The library sat on the edge of town - a squat brick building wrapped in ivy, its windows clouded with age. Locals called it the "Graveyard of Stories", a forgotten space nobody went anymore. Bare shelves and flickering lights scared everybody off. For as long as anybody could remember, it had been a place that people were glad to pass by but never to enter-except for Mara.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Horror
The Forgotten Depths of Quay’s End
"The Smell of the Sea" A salty fragrance carried on the breeze whipped past the mist that becalmed the world in damp silence. The town by the shore called Quay's End was deserted these days: wind-swept houses stood along the edge of the cliff, leaning over as if they too wanted to fall into the deep, dark water that lay below.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Horror
The Substance Movie Review “SPOILER ALERT”
Scroll down for spoilers.🚨 I am going to discuss some of the major plot details and twists on “The Substance.” If you haven’t seen it yet, be warned — the ahead lies some major revelation you don’t want to miss! ⚠️
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Geeks
How to Support a Partner with Insomnia: Proven Tips for Better Sleep
So, your partner suffers from insomnia, and suddenly his sleepless nights become your sleepless nights. You could be lying there staring at the ceiling, thinking how you are going to help him sleep without losing your mind, of course.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Longevity
Top 10 Movies About Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation: The Sleepless Thrillers You Can't-Miss
Insomnia and sleep deprivation have been central themes in many films, portraying how sleeplessness can distort reality, amplify fear, and erode mental health. Be it psychological thrillers like "Fight Club" and "The Machinist," in which insomnia was implemented in forcing the characters into paranoia and self-destruction, or horror classics like "A Nightmare on Elm Street," where staying awake becomes a matter of survival, most of these movies portray the extreme, profound effects of sleeplessness. Whether it is fear, guilt, or possibly grief, these films take the audience all the way down into the rather unsettled world of a sleep-deprived mind.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Geeks
Can Technology Improve Your Sleep? Discover the Science Behind the Gadgets Helping You Rest Better
Can Sleep Be Improved by Technology? The fact that technology keeps us up at night is well known. Come on, be honest. It's the incessant tapping of displays with alerts when we need to be sleeping, the constant scrolling on our phones, or the binge-watching into the small hours. But I'm here to tell you that maybe technology will help us sleep better. Hold on--don't ditch your phone just yet!
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in 01
How to Stop Feeling Groggy in the Morning: Overcoming Sleep Inertia
It might sound like this: the alarm comes on and pierces through the quiet of the morning. You reach out to shut it off, hit the snooze button, but despite having hit it three or four times now, you still feel heavy. You are as though you have been pulled from the very depths of a dream you can't remember. The hollowness of these slightly different thoughts invades your mind: why is it so hard to shake this sleepiness?
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Longevity
Knee Pain Relief: Proven Exercises and Home Remedies for Quick Recovery
Imagine Sarah: 45-year-old mother of two, full life that never seemed to stop. She'd enjoy mornings jogging and afternoons on Saturdays and Sundays hiking; the miles became fewer and farther between as her knees began to ache over the years. She dismissed it as aches related to aging. "Just a twinge," she shrugged her shoulders until the discomfort would persist. Whether the cause is a decades-old injury, the natural process of aging, or simply spending too much of your day slumped over a desk, knee pain can sneak up on any of us. And if you're like Sarah, it's leaving you frustrated or even worrying about what this pain might bring in terms of your mobility. The good news? You can most certainly control knee pain and possibly even stop it from worsening with a few easy steps. Let's try some solutions together.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Longevity
How to Teach Children About Sleep Hygiene: A Parent’s Guide to Better Bedtimes
Ever wondered why your little angel starts behaving like the Energizer Bunny just before bedtime? As a parent, you surely must have found yourself in that vicious cycle where all the hard work put in for winding down seems to be nullified by a shocking outburst of energy from the child. Sleep hygiene, however, doesn't just occur in adults-there are the kids as well.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANIabout a year ago in Families
