Tech | Bulletproof Blog https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/ Reach the State of High Performance Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:40:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 How an Acupressure Mat Helps You Sleep Better https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/acupressure-mat-sleep/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=31276 Can’t sleep? If counting sheep gives you a headache, try this sleep hack: lay on an acupressure mat. Similar to acupuncture, acupressure stimulates sensitive points along your back called meridians, which studies show can induce relaxation. That means you can finally drift off to dreamland and sleep more deeply. Here’s everything you need to know about […]

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]]> We Tested Four Sleep Tracker Apps and Wearables: Here are the Best Ones https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/best-sleep-tracker-apps/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=23455 Statistics show that a third of people reading this do not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep makes you feel groggy and distracted, and it has long-term effects. Insufficient sleep increases your risk of conditions like: Diabetes Heart disease Depression Hormone imbalances Cancer There are hundreds of other conditions that can be traced back […]

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]]> OURA Ring Review: Why It’s My Favorite Sleep and Stress Tracker https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/oura-ring-review-sleep-tracker/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=28208 Wearable technology like the OURA Ring helps you pinpoint what’s going on in your body throughout the day, so you can tweak your inputs in response to your your measures. Knowing when to adjust things like mealtimes, exercise, environment, and bedtime is vital to biohacking. But with so many trackers out there, how do you […]

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]]> Does a Sleep Headband Really Improve Sleep? A Look at the Science https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/sleep-headband/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=25364 You probably know the feeling — you manage to sleep 7 or 8 hours a night, yet you still wake up groggy and cranky. What gives? I’ve been saying for years that it’s not about the number of hours you clock in your bed each night — the standard 8-hour recommendation is a myth. It’s […]

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]]> Why Blue Light Is Messing With Your Sleep — and What to Do About It https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/blue-light-glasses-sleep/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:00:20 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=20145 You know the feeling — you stay up until the early hours working in front of your laptop, or you scroll through your Instagram feed on your phone before turning off the light, and then… you just can’t fall asleep. You know you’re tired — you were yawning just a minute ago. So what’s going […]

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]]> Here’s Why Your Friends Are Sleeping With Weighted Blankets https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/weighted-blanket-adults-benefits/ Tue, 08 May 2018 10:00:22 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=18705 You may have heard about the Gravity Blanket, a weighted blanket that scored nearly $5 million last year on crowdfunding site Kickstarter (they raised a whopping $150k on the first day). Originally designed for children with autism, weighted blankets have hit the mainstream in a big way. They promise to improve your sleep and ease […]

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]]> 5 Best Weighted Blankets to Help You Sleep and Chill Out https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/best-weighted-blanket-review/ Tue, 08 May 2018 10:00:21 +0000 https://www.bulletproof.com/?p=18669 It’s tough to feel Bulletproof when you’re not getting enough sleep. You’re doing all the right things — no caffeine after 2:00 p.m., shutting down electronics a couple of hours before bed, and blacking out your room. But if you still have trouble nodding off or staying asleep, here’s another tool to add to your […]

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]]> These 3 Apps Help You Sleep Better, Feel Great, and Eat Well https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/these-3-apps-will-help-you-sleep-better-feel-great-and-eat-well/ https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep-articles/tech/these-3-apps-will-help-you-sleep-better-feel-great-and-eat-well/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:36:12 +0000 http://www.bulletproofexec.com/?p=2753 There’s a ton of time-wasting apps out there, but smartphone applications have brought the world of biohacking to a new level. Measuring, calculating, and analyzing your body’s data has never been easier. These applications can help you upgrade your performance every day by giving you the data you need to make the right decisions about […]

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