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The Eight-Hour Lie: Why Sleeping Enough Isn't the Same as Being Rested
Sleep & Recovery

By Duke Effiom

The Eight-Hour Lie: Why Sleeping Enough Isn't the Same as Being Rested

Why You Wake Up Tired Even After a Full Night of Sleep explores why getting enough hours of sleep does not always leave you feeling rested. It looks at sleep quality, fragmented sleep, inconsistent schedules, stress, evening routines, bedroom conditions, daytime habits and sleep inertia. The article also explains when persistent tiredness may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.

The Good Life Got Too Expensive
Money & Wealth

By Duke Effiom

The Good Life Got Too Expensive

The traditional idea of a "good life" was never supposed to be extravagant. A decent home, stable work, family, occasional travel and some financial security were once considered ordinary milestones. Today, achieving that combination can require significantly more money. The problem is not simply that everything became expensive. The definition of a normal life expanded while the economic foundations supporting it became harder to maintain.