Given all the stressful situations going on in the world, especially after two years of living through a global pandemic, it makes sense if you have trouble falling asleep these days. In fact, according to the American Sleep Association (ASA),…
When most people go to bed, they usually sleep during the night for 1 chunk of time. This is called a monophasic schedule, but some cultures adhere to a bi-phasic schedule, as detailed in a 2024 study published in Nature…
According to research published in Environmental Pollution, data has shown that over 90% of people around the globe are subject to air pollution levels higher than those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Increasing the risk for certain health…
If ’90s cartoons are to be believed, snoring is the only surefire way to tell that someone is sleeping. Sawing logs and catching some Zs — two common expressions for getting some sleep — even sound like the sort of…
Restless leg syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is a disorder characterized by the uncontrollable urge to move your legs (via Mayo Clinic). This typically occurs as a result of discomfort and tends to happen in the evening or nighttime…
We might have liked being chased as kids (when we were playing games in our backyard), but as we get older, being chased is something we often associate as negative. Remember that movie you watched where the lead character was…
Of all the things you may take into the bedroom with you at night — your phone, a glass of water, a feel-good book — is your pet also one of them? While the bedroom is intended for rest and relaxation, for…
Sometimes, a pesky middle-of-the-night bathroom trip can be easily explained. Maybe you drank a good bit of water or enjoyed a salty snack shortly before bedtime, both of which can have you running for the toilet. Other times, the cause…
As your period approaches, if you find yourself tossing and turning during the night or needing more time to fall asleep at bedtime, you’re not alone. According to the Sleep Foundation, for those with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), the chances of…
Sleep improves your health by reducing stress, keeping your mind focused, and healing your body. For you to get your recommended seven hours of sleep every night, you probably practice good sleep hygiene by going to bed at the same…