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Former tech executive Peter Moore of Montecito, California, was recently on his way to the airport when he started to feel lightheaded and received a low heart rate notification from his Apple Watch. He says the device was “insistent” that there was a problem, so he contacted his wife, who...

Apple Watch Saves Cali Man’s Life With “Insistent” Notifications

Feeling groggy in the morning? Wondering if you’re getting enough shut-eye? Your Apple Watch might have the answers you’re looking for. With the built-in Sleep app, you can easily track your sleep patterns right from your wrist. It’s a great way to get insights into how much rest you’re actually getting and the quality of your sleep. Here’s why you might want to give it a try.

How to optimize your sleep with your Apple Watch

Getting older is a privilege, but often has some unwanted side effects on your body — your eyesight might start to go, your joints may be feeling creaky and maybe your hair is going gray, among other things. Which brings us to a couple forms of an age-old question...

What Age Do Men Stop Getting “Excited?”

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As more and more people start taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, I was curious about the psychological effects, so I checked in with two mental health professionals to learn more about what happens to your brain when you start Ozempic.

What Happens to Your Brain When You Start Taking Ozempic?

If you’re a dog owner, you already know that your dog understands you. But a new study, conducted by Canine Cottages, shows that dogs not only understand their humans, but also what the owners are saying; the study revealed that dogs’ heart rates increased, on average, by 46 percent when their owners said “I love you” to their furry family members.

Telling your dog 'I love you' increases their heart rate by 46%, study finds

Peter Moore, a former tech executive living in Montecito, California, credits his Apple Watch for saving his life after it alerted him to a dangerously low heart rate. Moore was on his way to the Santa Barbara Airport to pick up his daughter when he suddenly felt lightheaded and faint. He decided to stop at a local Starbucks, thinking a short break would help.

California man credits Apple Watch for saving life

I gave up with a sigh. Yet again, I’d spent over half an hour lying in bed, hoping to beckon Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. His absence was exasperating. Once again, I started my get-to-sleep method. I can’t completely blame my insomnia spells on cold agglutinin disease (CAD)....

What I do when I have trouble falling asleep

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On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

We know very well the reasons why we don’t sleep well. Packed schedules, daily marathons to reach the office, running like Usain Bolt to not miss the train, juggling work-family-social life-appointments: by the end of the day, fatigue is always present, but despite everything, it is often difficult to fall asleep. We toss and turn under the covers and wake up continuously.

The 7 Golden Rules for a Good Night’s Sleep

When I meet a person for a nutrition consultation, I always ask: “How many hours of sleep do you get per night?” Whenever someone answers “Six hours or less,” a little red flag goes up in my mind. What many people don’t realize is how critical...

Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough? Here’s What Experts Say

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Sleeping; we all do it. But despite daily practice, very few of us have actually mastered the art. As someone whose fitness tracker is frequently peeved with their poor sleep, I decided it was time to step up my game, so I enlisted the expert help of Dr Sophie Bostock (aka The Sleep Scientist). She shared a series of sleep tips that have had a transformative effect on my time between the sheets.After trying a few of her tricks for just a few nights, a near-perfect green recovery score replaced the usual slew of yellows on my Whoop 4.0 band (a...

I followed a sleep expert’s advice for four days and the results were almost instant – and it wasn’t just my sleep that benefited

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Travelers know that jet lag can be a challenging experience–disrupting sleep patterns, causing fatigue, and making it difficult to adjust to a new time zone. No one wants jet lag to interfere with their vacation. After all the planning and excitement, the last thing you want is to feel exhausted or out of sync with your new surroundings. Luckily, there are solutions that can help.

Effective Grounding Techniques to Prevent Jet Lag

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Feeling super restless at night? Maybe you used to be able to sleep 'til noon on the weekends, but lately, you’ve been waking up at the crack of dawn. Perhaps you used to snooze as soon as your head hit the pillow, but these days it feels impossible to drift off to dreamland.

Why It's Harder to Sleep As You Age

The Sitting Health Risks Statistics Compared to Smoking. While prolonged sitting is undoubtedly detrimental to health, it’s important to differentiate its risks from those associated with smoking. A 2018 study found that sitting for more than eight hours a day increases the risk of death by 22%, whereas smoking increases it by 180%. However, some medical experts argue that the health risks of sitting for extended periods can be comparable to those of smoking. For instance, prolonged sitting can lead to blood pooling in your legs, causing varicose veins or spider veins. In rare cases, these veins can develop into blood clots, leading to serious health issues. Additionally, sitting for long duration’s is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer-related mortality.

Is Sitting Really the New Smoking? Debunking the Myth

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The turn of the next millennium is still a long way off, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from simulating what future human evolution might look like when the year 3000 hits. The result? A computer simulation called “Mindy” features some pretty interesting changes that scientists say humanity could face if the current trends in technology continue.
Suffice it to say that if the model is right, the future of humanity leaves much to be desired. Many have been concerned for years about how spending hours working at a desk, hunched over a keyboard, is going to affect humans in the long...

This is what humans might evolve to look like in the year 3000

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Sure, he looked a little kooky at first, but it's definitely paid off.

'My Cardiologist Dad Swears by This One Super-Simple Habit, and Now I Do It Every Day'

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Dr Hana Patel explains why alarm-free mornings might be best for your sleep overall

Sleep expert says we should ditch the alarm — here’s why and how to wake up naturally

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I get it. Life in 2024 feels like a whirlwind, where it’s easy to feel like you're just hanging on by a thread. Many of us are struggling with heightened stress, rapidly changing circumstances, and a constant juggling act. Wars, and rumors of wars, election season, inflation etc. can make us want to throw in the towel-or at least scream "Calgon, take me away!"

Feeling Drained? Here’s How to Know If You’re in Survival Mode

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How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break

While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in...

How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 11 when you need a break

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