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Sleep and Muscle Recovery

Physical recovery

Sleep and Muscle Recovery

If there’s one aspect of training that many athletes neglect, it's the importance of sleep to their strength and recovery routine. But that's when the magic happens.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Fact or Myth:  Hitting Snooze Provides a Few Extra Minutes of Meaningful Sleep

Fact or Myth: Hitting Snooze Provides a Few Extra Minutes of Meaningful Sleep

The inventor of the snooze button did not have your best sleep interests in mind.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Cold or Hot Shower Before Bed: Which Is Better for Sleep?

Cold or Hot Shower Before Bed: Which Is Better for Sleep?

A shower or bath in the evening is a great way to wash away the day and wind down before bed. Should you go hot or cold for your deepest sleep?

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Want to sleep better? Lift some weights.

Physical performance

Want to sleep better? Lift some weights.

Results of a new study show that resistance exercise promotes better sleep among inactive adults, especially those who are poor sleepers.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Person carving Thanksgiving turkey

Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Why does turkey make you sleepy? You've finished your Thanksgiving meal and now you're ready for a nice nap. Is the bird to blame?

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
5 Nutritious Foods That Are Also Good For Your Sleep

5 Nutritious Foods That Are Also Good For Your Sleep

Did you know what you eat during the day might have an impact on your night's sleep? Here are 5 foods that might help and the research behind them.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
What's Your True Chronotype?

Sleep health

What's Your True Chronotype?

Our modern, plugged-in lifestyle has kind of messed with our chronotypes. Here's why you may need a reset.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Does Vitamin D Help With Sleep?

Sleep health

Does Vitamin D Help With Sleep?

The "sunshine vitamin" has a hand in regulating many of our bodies' biological functions. One of those may even happen after dark.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
11 Reasons You're Tired All the Time*

11 Reasons You're Tired All the Time*

*That aren't because you're sleep deprived. Here's what you need to know.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Guide to Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and how to get started

Cognitive performance

Guide to Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and how to get started

NSDR helps slow down your thought-flow and brain wave frequency, allowing your brain and body to rest deeply. It can help with sleep, stress, anxiety ... and even learning.

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Apple Watch OS9's New Sleep Stages: How Good Is It and What It Means for Your Sleep

Sleep tech

Apple Watch OS9's New Sleep Stages: How Good Is It and What It Means for Your Sleep

Sleep experts review Apple Watch's sleep stages tracking feature in the new WatchOS9. How good is the data and what you should know

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
Why Your Wake Time Matters More Than Your Bedtime for Improving Sleep

Sleep health

Why Your Wake Time Matters More Than Your Bedtime for Improving Sleep

Sticking to a regular morning wake-up time is one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep tonight. (And the next night, too.)

By The Zest Team 05 Nov 2024
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