Cognitive performance

COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

What Is Non-Sleep Deep Rest? (And why does Google CEO Sundar Pichai use it to unwind?)

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.



Janet Ungless

May 17, 2022

· 4 min read



BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS

Why the Best Time to Drink Coffee Is Not When You Wake Up

It may sound like impossible advice but there's science behind postponing that first cup of joe.



Janet Ungless

April 26, 2022

· 3 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Can Dreams Help You Solve Problems?

When thinking harder doesn't solve a problem, your dreaming mind may dig deep and find a good idea.



The Crescent Team

April 8, 2022

· 5 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

How Good Sleep Makes You More Resilient

Resilience is key to rebounding from life's setbacks and coping well with challenges. Here's how sleep helps strengthen your resilience muscle.



Janet Ungless

February 8, 2022

· 5 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

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.



Janet Ungless

December 18, 2021

· 2 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

5 Ways to Optimize Your Coffee Nap

Drinking coffee before a short nap has been shown to increase energy levels and productivity better than doing either of those things on their own. These 5 tips will help you maximize those benefits.



Janet Ungless

September 10, 2021

· 3 min read