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Occasionally I'll wake up from a deep sleep and realize my arm has also fallen asleep. When it "wakes up," I do everything I can to keep still and control the almost unbearable sensation of "pins and needles." There's actually a medical term for this called Transient Paresthesia. Usually, you feel this temporary yet bizarre sensation after you've been putting pressure on part of your body, Read more
Our favorite captain, Sir Patrick Stewart, sat down for a live Nerdist podcast with Chris Hardwick this week to chat about his time on Star Trek: The Next Generation, his upcoming voice work on American Dad, and how he first met Ricky Gervais. We dug up some interesting tidbits that geeks will love about Patrick Stewart, thanks to the podcast. Check them out below! He once fell asleep standing Read more
Unless you're a morning person, a three-mile jog at 6 a.m. is just not going to happen. And if your lifestyle doesn't allow for a midday workout, exercising in the late evening may be the only time to squeeze in a sweat session. Exercising regularly can help people fall asleep faster and give them a better night's sleep, but will working out too close to bedtime interfere? It might make sense to Read more
Whenever I need my sleep the most — whether it's when I'm stressed or overtired — is when I have the most difficulty falling asleep. And we all know that not getting enough sleepy time is a recipe for disaster. It's frustrating to say the least, and I feel like I've tried every tip and trick to relax and calm my mind, from hot baths and reading, to taking melatonin and drinking herbal teas. Read more
If you readers have taught me anything, it's to snoop at your own risk. Last week, I asked you to share the craziest thing you found snooping, and the answers did not disappoint — from your boyfriend's surprising lingerie preferences, to nude photos, you guys have stumbled upon some juicy secrets while spying. Many women weighed in on the site and on Facebook. Below, read the list of what Read more
I may not have the "artsy" gene, and can't paint a barn to save my life, but I watched Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting every single week when I was a kid. Not only was he the king of creating "happy little trees," but his voice was so soothing I often fell asleep while watching him paint. If you don't know who Bob Ross is, then I feel old. So imagine my excitement when I came across these Read more
