Author: Deanna deBara
Deanna deBara is a freelance writer and journalist based in Portland, OR. Deanna covers mostly health and wellness topics, and you can find her work on FitBit, The Muse, Men's Health, and other health-conscious corners of the internet.
How to Find Your Best Sleep Cycle: Polyphasic, Biphasic and Monophasic Sleep
When you think of getting a good night’s sleep, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Most of the conversation around proper sleep centers around the number of hours you’re getting (or not getting). But while logging eight hours of sleep every night might be a great fit for...
The Effects of Sugar on the Brain (Trust Us, It’s Not Pretty)
Honey. High fructose corn syrup. Sucrose. Sugar comes in many different forms, from naturally occurring sugars in fruit to refined table sugar. But regardless of its source, sugar can cause trouble when it’s consumed in large amounts—and it starts in your brain. The effects of sugar on the brain can...
Want Improved Focus and Better Sleep? Try Binaural Beats (Playlist Inside)
When it comes to music, it seems like there’s a playlist for every kind of mood — ‘90s hip hop if you’re feeling nostalgic, classical if you want to relax, dubstep if you want to get pumped for a workout. But if you want to maximize your performance, increase your...