Countless studies support the importance of getting the proper amount of sleep on a consistent basis to maintain optimum health. Getting the sleep you need promotes productivity, deters weight gain, reduces your risk for heart disease and depression and boosts…
Sleep experts caution that not getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night can have deleterious effects, including headache. And the research strongly supports high associations between lack of sleep and headache risk, particularly with tension and migraine headaches.…
Pillows, sheets, and a cozy comforter all play a role in creating the sanctuary that is our bed. When laying our heads to rest, comfort is crucial to our quality of sleep. Of all the physical parts that make up…
Taking a shower right before bed can be a wonderful way to relax. There is nothing like washing away the grime of the day and letting your stiff muscles loosen under the hot stream. Tuck even points out some extra…
Much like the Disney princess who falls into an enchanted sleep in the story of “Sleeping Beauty,” those affected by “sleeping beauty syndrome” also find themselves sleeping for hours on end. This condition, known as Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS), involves repeated…
Sleeping can at times seem like the most straightforward thing in the world. But if you’ve ever grappled with insomnia, getting a good night’s sleep is unlikely to be something you take for granted. Essential to survival, this natural phenomenon…
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being. If you don’t get a good amount or quality of sleep, then you’ll be at higher risk of health problems such as diabetes, stroke, obesity, depression, heart disease, kidney disease, and high…
No matter what time you wake up in the morning, we’ve all been tempted to skip the gym or our morning shower in exchange for an extra hour of sleep. It’s not surprising that getting out of bed in the…
According to the National Sleep Foundation, almost every part of the body experiences significant changes during sleep. When we fall asleep, sleep signals are sent throughout the body as thousands of neurons in the brain shift from the waking to…
In our society, it seems that early birds have got it made. With schools often starting before 8:30 a.m. and workplaces often starting by 9 a.m., the world revolves around early birds’ schedules. With society’s schedule in line with theirs,…