Tips & tricks for better sleep

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If you have difficulty falling asleep at night or feel tired and limp during the day, this can affect the quality of your life. Fortunately, there are some tips and tricks that can help you to sleep better. Here are some scientifically supported recommendations:
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The importance of sleep for health

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Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity that is essential for health and well -being. There are numerous studies that show that sufficient sleep improves cognitive performance, the immune system, mood and physical health. On the other hand, lack of sleep and sleep disorders can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, memory disorders and even cancer.

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What are dreams and why do we dream?

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Dreams are a fascinating and complex phenomenon that has attracted the attention of scientists, artists and philosophers for centuries. But what exactly are dreams, why do we dream and what does science say about it?
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ADS ADHD difference - ADHD/ ADHD/ ADD/ ADS: Critical thinking! Normal high energy or disturbed behavior?

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There is a debate about whether ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is diagnosed too often. Some argue that there is an overdiagnosis, especially in children, since many of the symptoms can also occur in other diseases or simply with normal behavior within the framework of development. However, others emphasize that ADHD is an actual neurological disorder that occurs in many people and that undersupply can be harmful, since untreated ADHD can lead to problems in school, work and relationships.
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The Flynn effect! Are children smarter than their parents?

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The Flynn effect refers to the observed tendency of increasing intelligence test performance over generations. The effect was named after New Zealand psychologist James Flynn, who discovered this effect in the 1980s.

Whether this means that today's children are "really wiser" depends on the definition of intelligence and cleverness. However, it is known that the environment in which children grow up plays an important role in their cognitive development. 

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How best to educate teenagers? A hard hand or a relaxed approach?

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How to educate teenagers is a question that many parents ask themselves. A hard hand or a relaxed approach - which method is best suited for the upbringing of teenagers? It is important to note that every child is unique and has different needs. What kind of child works cannot be the right choice for another. Therefore, there is no clear answer to the question of whether you should raise teenagers strictly or easily. Boundaries Too strong focus on strict can lead to conflicts and distance between parents and children. Teenagers who grow up under a very authoritarian education can...

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