Waking up in a cold sweat from a bad dream is certainly frightening in the moment, but health experts say that nightmares can also have more long-lasting effects on our health. “It’s possible that nightmares can impact both mental and…
Everyone feels lonely sometimes. It’s perfectly normal. But if you’re feeling lonely more often than not, it could be affecting your sleep. According to Mindbodygreen, due to evolutionary reasons, feeling lonely adds stress to our lives because it makes us…
Birth control has several benefits beyond pregnancy prevention, says WebMD. It can regulate periods, relieve painful cramps and PMS, reduce the risk of anemia, clear acne, relieve endometriosis, prevent ovarian cysts, and even reduce the risk of certain cancers. However,…
Dream control may sound like the plot of an otherworldly fantasy novel, but scientists suggest that our favorite sci-fi characters may not be the only ones able to do it. In fact, research shows that roughly half of us have…
A poor night’s sleep can leave us feeling a little loopy the next day. Aside from feeling lethargic and short on energy, research shows that a lack of sleep might also negatively impact our gut health. In a 2019 study…
Sleep is a crucial task required not only to recharge the human body, but for several reasons beyond that, as per the Sleep Foundation. Aside from allowing us to rest, both physically and mentally, it also helps keep us healthy and free…
Life can get pretty annoying when you’re sick. From a cold to a stomach bug, when we’re laid up with something nasty, it can turn the easiest of everyday activities into a struggle of Herculean proportions, including the most basic…
Losing excess fat around your body leads to a number of health benefits. For those who shed a few extra pounds, they can expect lower blood pressure, less risk of heart disease, improved mobility and reduced pain, a better sex…
The thyroid is a gland that helps regulate your metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Located directly underneath the Adam’s apple, the thyroid produces hormones triiodothryonine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) that greatly affect your health, explains MayoClinic. Because the thyroid…
Tired of persistent coughing during the night? It can be so frustrating and really wreck a good night’s sleep! Nighttime coughing (aka nocturnal cough) is usually a symptom of an underlying disease such as asthma, bronchitis, or a respiratory infection,…