Serving in the military forces you to develop a number of unusual skill sets that aren't necessarily specific to war-fighting, and many of them involve sleep. The ability to go for extended periods of time without rest becomes paramount in uniform, as does your ability to catch … [Read more...]
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Whoop: Unlocking human performance
What do you think of when someone mentions human performance? Personally, I think of the Bourne Legacy movie where Jeremy Renner has to take his 'chems' on a regular basis to sustain his superhuman performance both physically and mentally. Those supposed 'chems' keep him at the … [Read more...]
My Thoughts on ‘Excommunicated Warrior’ by Nick Koumalatsos
For me personally, book reviews are generally more difficult to write up. Maybe it's just because it's not as sexy as a suppressed short barreled rifle or high-speed piece of tactical gear. Not the case AT ALL with Nick Koumalatsos's new book, Excommunicated Warrior. Through this … [Read more...]
Sleep, Readiness Go Hand in Hand
Sleep, Readiness Go Hand in Hand By David Vergun The quality of soldiers’ sleep has a direct bearing on readiness, according to an Army researcher. Despite the medically proven linkage between sleep and readiness, all too often sleep is viewed as a luxury by some soldiers, … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Increasing Mental Clarity
People of all ages experience moments where they forget where they put they keys or cannot remember a name. Fortunately, it is possible to boost your mental capacity by following basic health habits such as exercising on a regular basis, not smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, … [Read more...]
How to reset your body clock, and get better sleep, with hiking boots and a tent
Are you sick of going to bed late and waking up tired? Then grab your hiking boots and a tent. A new study suggests that a couple days of camping in the great outdoors can reset your circadian clock and help you get more sleep. The circadian clock is an internal system that … [Read more...]