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Sleep is a vital part of every human's life. Without good and restful sleep, a person will become disoriented, tired, and stressed. If you want to have good physical and mental health, you must ensure that you get enough sleep. Sleep is one of the ways that elite athletes recover from the intense training that... Continue Reading →
Our latest post comes from the wonderful and talented Samantha Olivier from Ripped.me. We’re delighted to have Samantha featured on the site again and know you’ll enjoy her latest piece Sleep disorders are numerous, with more than eighty different types affecting people of all ages, genders, and sizes around the world. In the USA alone, more than 70 million... Continue Reading →
The following infographic comes from the good folks over at Casper, highlighting both the importance of sleep for adults and how to increase the sleep you’re already getting. If you're not already familiar with Casper, they are a company that sells sheets, pillows and mattresses. Though we usually focus on how to tire the body out, the following... Continue Reading →
We all want to look after our bodies, and there’s no reason it needs to be a difficult task. The truth is, looking after your body well is both important and actually quite simple. Done right, it can also be an enjoyable process. There is so much conflicting information out there regarding what to do... Continue Reading →
How much sleep do you really need? It's a question anyone with an interest in health or fitness has asked themselves at one point or another. Nowadays 7-8 hours a night is prescribed with such regularity that it becomes almost annoying. To help us determine what makes a good sleep and how long we should... Continue Reading →