Monday, April 25, 2016
In the busy lives of people in the U.S., the phrase, “you can sleep when you’re dead” is used all too often. In reality, sleep is an extremely important
part of keeping our bodies operating in tip-top shape. It’s pretty easy to tell the difference between how you feel after a good night’s sleep, and
how you feel when you’ve been burning the midnight oil.
Many people, especially…
Monday, April 18, 2016
There’s probably at least one person in your family, be it your dad, a grandparent or even an aunt, that everyone makes fun of for snoring, sleep talking,
or being an insomniac. But did you know that some of those sleep disorders could be familial? Researchers are conducting more studies to find links
between the sleep disorders and patterns of parents and their children, as…
Monday, April 11, 2016
For many, the ability to fall asleep at night does not come easy. They feel distracted or hyperactive and unable to focus on just one thing, such as relaxing
and getting ready for sleep. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects about nine percent of children and four percent of adults in the
U.S., and really has an impact on sleep. When you have ADHD, it can be hard to…
Monday, April 04, 2016
Pregnancy is an exciting time for new mothers and their families, as their bodies are growing, changing and preparing to carry your little bundle (or bundles)
of joy. As you progress through the three trimesters, your sleep habits will begin to change, and at some point, it might feel downright hard to sleep
at all. To help prepare for sleeping while being pregnant, we’ve gathered up some…
Monday, March 14, 2016
Last week was National Sleep Awareness Sleep Week, and the National Sleep Foundation has some tips for better
sleep that we think are pretty great. We’ve included them below and added our thoughts.
1. Start making time for the sleep your mind and body needs – Sleep does so many important things for our body, so it’s important to
make sure you are getting the recommended…
Monday, March 07, 2016
For many, the beginning of daylight saving time marks the beginning of spring, and the unfortunate loss of one hour from the day. Daylight saving time
was first enacted in Europe in 1916, in hopes to cut down energy use in the spring and summer, when it stays light out for longer into the evening.
Here are a few easy tips to make the “spring forward” time adjustment – happening at 2…
Monday, February 29, 2016
One of the most commonly accepted signs of a sleep apnea is the feeling of being constantly tired. But, just because you feel sleepy throughout the day
doesn’t necessarily mean you have a sleep apnea. There are many other sleep or lifestyle habits that could be inhibiting your ability to sleep well
at night. While this collection is in no way all-encompassing, we’ve put together a list of…
Monday, January 25, 2016
Getting ready for bed each night should be something you look forward to after a long day. But for many people, getting ready for bed means tossing
and turning while sleep eludes them. In fact, 48 percent of Americans report occasional insomnia, while 22 percent experience insomnia every, or
almost every night, and women are twice more likely to experience insomnia than men.…
Monday, January 18, 2016
Many things have changed as time has progressed – technology, fashion and lifestyles. But one thing that has stuck around is sleep. No matter what
else changes, our bodies need sleep to keep us functioning at our highest level. While we sleep, our bodies repair themselves, preserve memories
and clean out the brain for the next day. Although the need for quality sleep each…
Monday, January 04, 2016
Who knew, right? If your New Year’s resolution is get back into shape and maybe lose a few of those extra pounds in the process, the simple act of
sleeping more can help aid in your weight loss and fitness journey. Sleep does more than just energize you for the day – it also does a multitude
of other things, like:
Allows muscles to repair themselves – When you sleep, the…