Does mouth-taping improve sleep? Plus: New science on Parkinson's Disease

PLUS: New clues in brain-destroying CTE; the long wait for hot flashes relief; asteroid-fighting x-rays; a new Nat Geo quiz [COFFEE ALTERNATIVES]( [VIEW ONLINE]( In today's Health newsletter we find out if mouth-taping actually [improves sleep]( learn why [Parkinson's disease]( is so difficult to diagnose, and discovery the best [sources of protein](. Plus, are you ready to kick the caffeine? Check out these [coffee alternatives](. [SOME PEOPLE CLAIM TAPING YOUR MOUTH SHUT HELPS YOU SLEEP BETTER]( [A man rests while wearing a black sleep mask and sleep tape.]( Photograph by Rebecca Hale, National Geographic Popular social media videos claim that sleeping with medical tape holding your mouth shut can reduce dry mouth, prevent snoring, and help you stay asleep, but there are safety concerns. [HERE'S THE RESEARCH]( [ARE THESE COFFEE ALTERNATIVES WORTH THE HYPE?]( [Woman preparing matcha tea at wooden table]( [Woman preparing matcha tea at wooden table]( Photograph by Liudmila Chernetska, Getty Images From the brain-boosting effects of guarana to the calming properties of matcha, these drinks offer both an energy lift and enhanced mental focus. [GRAB A DRINK]( [GOOD READS]( [An overhead view of various whole-foods that are good sources of protein; including a steak, chicken breast, salmon, bowls of various nuts and seeds, eggs, hard cheeses, and shellfish.]( Photograph by fcafotodigital, Getty Images [These are the best ways to get your protein]( [The best way to freeze and defrost your food, according to the experts]( [Lice don't spread the way you probably think they do. Here's what to know.]( [WHAT IS PARKINSON'S DISEASE—AND WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DIAGNOSE?]( [A patient with Parkinson's disease seen under clear surgical drapes during a procedure to place electrodes in their brain. The patient is awake with eyes open, their face lit by yellow light, which contrasts with the bright white surgical lights in the background.]( Photograph by Erika Larsen, Nat Geo Image Collection The cause of the neurological disorder—marked by uncontrollable movements—remains elusive. Yet experts say we may be entering the golden years of Parkinson’s research. [FINDING A CURE]( [OPEN THEIR WORLD TO WONDER - GIVE THE GIFT OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. ]( [OPEN THEIR WORLD TO WONDER - GIVE THE GIFT OF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. ]( READ OUR LATEST STORIES [SHOP]( [DONATE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( Clicking on the Facebook, Instagram, and National Geographic Channel links will take you away from our National Geographic Partners site where different terms of use and privacy policy apply. This email was sent to: {EMAIL}. Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored. This email contains an advertisement from: National Geographic | 1145 17th Street, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 [Stop all types of future commercial email]( from National Geographic regarding its products, services, or experiences. [Manage all email preferences]( with the Walt Disney Family of Companies. © 2024 National Geographic Partners, LLC, All rights reserved.