1. Smartphones disrupt sleep.

The blue light emitted by smartphone screens interferes with melatonin secretion. When it gets dark, melatonin starts to be released, signaling a drop in body temperature and preparation for sleep. However, smartphones disrupt this process. Specialists believe that gadgets can inhibit melatonin secretion by up to 20%, leading to difficulties in falling asleep.

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1. Stretching.

Stretching is a distinct area of fitness aimed at muscle stretching, developing body elasticity and reducing symptoms of fatigue. It is believed that modern stretching originated from gymnastics and other ancient Eastern systems. During stretching, blood flow to the muscle fibers increases, which accelerates metabolism and helps prevent early aging and various types of muscle atrophy. Additionally, this fitness direction reduces muscle sensitivity, prevents injuries and aids recovery after physical exertion and stress, as stretching effectively alleviates mental tension and pain caused by stress and nervous exhaustion. Some scientists based on numerous studies, have concluded that stretching exercises can be used to prevent muscle cramps. Another important fact is that stretching provides women with elegant slenderness—it strengthens the muscular corset without increasing volume. This results in well-defined body contours and a toned, slim silhouette.

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  1. Don’t drink coffee right away in the morning. 

It turns out that drinking coffee immediately after waking up is a bad idea. The body needs at least an hour after waking to start functioning properly. Research shows that during this time, the body produces’ cortisol, which helps you wake up. Caffeine interferes with this natural process and blocks cortisol production, often referred to as the “stress hormone.” As a result, it takes much longer to restore your rhythm after sleep and you find it harder to get into a working mindset.

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Myoclonic jerks occur involuntarily and can vary in intensity.  If you have ever suddenly woken up from unexpected jerky movements of your body, those were likely hypnagogic twitches. However, such movements don’t always lead to awakening. Here are the main reasons why the body might jerk while falling asleep:

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