In order to wake up feeling refreshed it’s important to focus on both sleep quantity—how much sleep you get each night—as well as sleep quality, which indicates how well you sleep. Poor sleep quality can cause you to feel groggy the next day and may even be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But […]
Regular exercise is associated with better sleep, so it’s natural to assume that physically demanding jobs might also enhance the sleep experience. It turns out, however, that compared to those who have low-activity jobs (working at a call center or as a computer programmer, for example), people who perform manual labor for a living (construction […]
Great news: more than three-fourths (76%) of those surveyed say that they had a good night’s sleep at least a few nights a week! Most people say they sleep an average of 6 hours and 44 minutes on work nights and 7 hours and 35 minutes on non-work nights. Importance of Bedroom Elements to a Good Night’s […]
We know that diet and sleep are deeply connected. But the truth is, we don’t know nearly enough yet about how individual nutrients impact our sleep. Here, I look at 5 vitamins that appear to play a role in how much sleep we get and how restful and high-quality that sleep is. As you’ll see, […]
This week I was not traveling because I have some big news to share with you next week. Not traveling means I got a chance to catch up on a few journal articles and podcasts (both listening and being a guest) and sometime during the week, I realized it’s almost Valentine’s Day! What is one […]
Let’s get real: You do it, your neighbor does it and we do it, too. But before getting cozy under the covers with your smartphone, consider one of these ways to go to bed solo and proud. If you’re spending each night sleeping with your phone, stop. But why?, you ask. You two aren’t hurting […]
“Radiation from mobile phones delays and reduces sleep, and causes headaches and confusion, according to a new study”, reported The Independent on Sunday on January 20 2008. The Daily Telegraph also covered the story, reporting that a study funded by handset manufacturers found that using a mobile before going to bed could damage your health. […]
The Best Mattresses 2020 is a section that allows us to give credit to the mattress brands and models we found to be a cut above the rest. These mattresses have made it here because of unbeatable comfort, outstanding value or high quality, premium materials, and more than likely a combination of every one of […]
Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help Many of us experience trouble sleeping at one time or another. Usually it’s due to stress, travel, illness, or other temporary interruptions to your normal routine. But if sleep problems are a regular occurrence and interfere with your daily life, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders cause […]
Having a child who is able to fall asleep independently is an important part of establishing a healthy sleep schedule. Naps also play a very important role. If your child is not napping frequently enough, or if the awake time in-between their last nap of the day and bedtime is too long, you may be […]