The question "How much sleep do I need" as an adult is what comes to mind if you feel groggy when you wake up, feel tired throughout the day, or are generally irritable and in low mood. The question of how many sleep hours are needed is even more pertinent to school-age children and teenagers… Read More
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How Much Sleep Do You Need
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Tagged children, sleep, sleep duration, sleep length, sleep time, sleeping habits, teenagers
August 14, 2025
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RMR vs BMR for Weight Loss
RMR and BMR, the former abbreviated from Resting Metabolic Rate and the latter from Basal Metabolic Rate, can often be encountered in discussions related to daily caloric requirements, dieting, caloric restrictions and weight loss. Fitness amateurs and professional athletes and their physicians might also use RMR, BMR, or both for weight management. This article will… Read More
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Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, calories, resting metabolic rate, rmr, tdee, weight loss
March 1, 2023
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TDEE vs BMR in Daily Calorie Needs Calculation
If you set out to lose weight or maintain a target weight as an athlete or fitness or bodybuilding enthusiast, your coach or physician will often tell you that you need to estimate your BMR and TDEE and to set daily calorie intake limits based on the energy requirements calculated from these measures. Hence, it… Read More
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Tagged basal metabolic rate, BMR, diet, diet and exercise, tdee, total daily energy expenditure, weight loss
February 14, 2023
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What is Developmental Age Vs. Chronological Age?
Have you ever heard someone describe a person as “smart for their age”? Or maybe you’ve heard that interesting fact that girls’ brains are years more mature than boys during puberty? At the root of both of these sentiments is this idea of developmental age being one thing and chronological age another. It may seem… Read More
So Sweet: How Added Sugar is Skewing US Nutrition
Any consumer who peruses a food product's nutrition label before making their purchase decision is all too aware of how prevalent added sugars are—even in many household staple items, such as bread and cereal products. The Food and Drug Administration defines added sugars as "sugars that are added during the processing of foods (such as… Read More
How to Sleep 8 Hours in 4 Hours
Sleep plays an essential role in both physical and mental health. While most adults know that, most don’t get enough sleep to meet minimum recommendations. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one-third of all Americans don’t get enough sleep every night. If you’re not getting enough sleep, then you may wonder what you… Read More
Can You Change Eye Color With Laser Surgery?
People may want to change their eye color for all sorts of reasons, and one of the easiest ways to do it is with colored contact lenses. But, that’s only temporary. What about those who want to change their eye color permanently? Can you change your eye color with laser surgery? And, should you? Laser… Read More
How to Convert Shoe Sizes From Mexico to USA: (and Vice Versa)
One of the best parts of traveling is shopping for unique products specific to your destination. They can serve as a reminder of the trip for years to come. The trick is learning what’s necessary to buy the right thing to avoid purchasing items that simply don’t fit. In Mexico, shoe sizes are different than… Read More
How Human Height Has Changed Over Time — And What Might Be Behind It
Genetics partially influences height, but other factors, such as nutrition, also affect how tall you become as an adult. The average height of a population can indicate the health of its people since things such as childhood illness and poor nutrition during pregnancy and childhood can stunt a person's growth. GigaCalculator examined human height trend… Read More
How Much Sleep Do Kittens and Puppies Need?
Thinking about the possibility of adopting a kitten or puppy? Knowing what they need is vital for giving them a safe and healthy home. Just like human infants, puppies and kittens require a great deal of sleep in a 24 hour period. Both puppies and kittens require more than 16 hours of sleep per day.… Read More
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October 28, 2022
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