Hypnic jerks, or sleep starts, are sudden, jerking movements
that occur when you’re falling asleep, often accompanied by
a sensation of falling. This happens to up to 70% of people
and can feel abrupt and unsettling. While the exact cause is unclear,
one theory suggests it may be linked to the nervous system’s natural downshifting as you fall asleep
For years, I woke before sunrise and cared for our home, our children, and every tiny detail that kept our family running. My husband, Paul, worked long…
I spent forty years as a nurse, pouring my strength into others and dreaming of watching my daughter live a life with fewer worries than I had….
He stood there in his battered leather vest, worn from years of hard work and long roads, holding a small wooden box with trembling hands. I had…
I spent forty years as a nurse, pouring my strength into others and dreaming of watching my daughter live a life with fewer worries than I had….
For years, I woke before sunrise and cared for our home, our children, and every tiny detail that kept our family running. My husband, Paul, worked long…
For the first time in decades, the United States is seriously evaluating its federal drug classification system, with a particular focus on cannabis reform. In recent years,…