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March Good Night Sleep Aids Archives

Polyphasic sleep - Who needs only 1.5 hours sleep a night ?

Giraffes.
That’s right, giraffes need on average only 90 minutes sleep per night.
Think of all the things we could do if we could get away with that…..
Well you may not get away with 1.5 hours, but some people manage to sleep only 2-3 hours each 24hours cycle by adopting the Polyphasic/Uberman sleep schedule.
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Modafinil - the anti-sleep drug for narcolepsy - might have other useful applications

Mondafinil has been approved by the FDA as being safe and effective in treating eccessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy.
Imagine being alert and active for 40 hours non-stop.
Very useful for shift workers and travellers suffering from jetlag, who cannot rest as soon as they land.
The drug is not related to Central Nervous System stimulants, and […]