Syndrome
Study Validates Short-Man Syndrome: Height Insecurities Drive Increased Jealousy and Competitiveness in Men
Short-Man Syndrome Confirmed: Study Links Height to Competitiveness From Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones to Gimli in Lord of the Rings, fictional worlds often portray smaller men as fiercely assertive. This trope, dubbed “short-man syndrome” or the “Napoleon complex,” suggests that shorter men overcompensate for their height through aggression. Now, a study by Australian […]
Need Only 3 Hours of Sleep? Study Links Trait to Genetic ‘Short Sleeper Syndrome’
The Genetic Secret of "Short Sleepers" Who Thrive on Just 3 Hours of Sleep [Image: A person looking alert and energetic after minimal sleep] We’re often told that seven hours of sleep is essential for health, but a groundbreaking study reveals some people—dubbed "short sleepers"—function brilliantly on as little as three nightly hours. These individuals […]