Most people don’t associate Albert Einstein with sleep or the invention of paper towels, but the first physics paper he ever published analyzed wicking. He was trying to explain how a candle wick draws hot wax upward when gravity wants to pull it down. Later known as capillary action, the principle of wicking is what allows paper towels to absorb and hold that apple juice a toddler tosses onto the countertop. Read More
Throughout the early years of an adolescent’s life, sleep is a key factor when it comes to academic success, quality of life, and mental stability. Read More
A typical day in Mattman’s morning routine is to wake up, prepare a warm tea, and do some stretching. It’s my daily victory to accomplish this and it’s the first thing I do when my feet hit the floor. It gets me on the path of action! And the last couple of days, I have been listening to The FAM audio stories while I stretch. Among them, Mike it Up with the Goodbed boys Mike Magnuson and Jeff Cassidy. Read More
Every dawn brings new potential and every dusk brings even more. I’m looking at the horizon with anticipation for the future! Read More
Good morning super power-seekers! Today is another fantastic day full of opportunity, possibilities, and connectivity to a greater extent than humanity could have ever dreamed! Read More
Could an Olympics-style contest where contestants eat peanut butter and lettuce sandwiches be the answer to better sleep? Well, not exactly, but exercise and these two foods have been the focus of some Internet chatter when it comes to searching for ways to get better sleep. Read More
As a sleep superhero, I’ve absorbed volumes of knowledge about better rest, but I’m always learning more. While studying the various aspects of sleep, I came across some eye-opening facts about caffeine—if only you had seen my face when I read about it. Read More
I always chuckle when I say, “It was all in a day’s work,” because I know all work is done during the day. And at night, it’s time for bed! Read More
I've been running from house to house at the speed of snore helping elevate the heads and lives of the good citizens of Lake Norman. These days the Tyrano-snore-us rex, king of the dino-snores, is out there gaining strength. While I wait for the next snore signal, I have a moment to tell you about how I recently defeated the Caffeine Chameleon! Read More
“The problem with most fundamentalist Christians is they’re not fundamentalist enough,” my cycling buddy John Ray yells over the sounds... Read More
Good morning, super power-seekers! Today is a splendid day to get things done! I am coming to you today live from my office where I have everything I need within arm’s reach to be productive. I’ve got the swivel chair set to the right height, my Chamomile tea is piping hot and ready for consumption, and my curtains are open allowing the sun to pour in! Read More
Hello Superpower Seekers! I come to you today after a terrible night’s rest. I just couldn’t seem to get my routine to quiet my busy brain. Read More