Our mood can be greatly affected by a number of factors from one day to the next. A heartfelt hug might leave us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside, but stubbing your toe while rolling out of bed first thing…
Sleeping with a window open can provide some serious health benefits — but depending on the weather, it can also lead to an incredibly uncomfortable sleeping environment if you’re not careful. From the sounds coming from outside to the temperature to…
Once your head hits the pillow every night, your body enters four stages of sleep. While most of your dreams occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep, they can also occur during the other three. As you…
We hear a lot about blue light these days. The devices we use, including LED lights, televisions, and computers, emit blue light. Blue light also comes from the sun, and it is around us all day. Blue light suppresses melatonin,…
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, people often tell you to avoid things like caffeine and alcohol. While the former will keep you up at night, the latter will initially lull you to sleep because of its…
Believe it or not, your body actually burns calories while you’re asleep. Even though you’re typically not moving in your sleep, your body is still expending energy. That’s because your body needs a constant source of energy to maintain your…
Sleep patterns can impact health in a wide variety of ways, from , weight management, mood, and more (per Healthline). And in a new study, researchers have found an important link between sleep quality and glaucoma. According to the American…
Back when Longfellow romantically penned “Awake! it is the day,” he was brushing the mist off the sea and poking birds for a good sing song to announce the night is gone. Since then, we have lowered the bar of…
While there may be some advantages to sleeping without a pillow, the risks greatly outweigh the potential benefits. That’s because pillows are designed to help keep your spine in a safe and healthy position by aligning your neck with the…
By now, we’re all used to hearing sleep is important for overall wellness. Oftentimes, quality sleep is linked to deep sleep, but sleep latency is just as important. According to the Sleep Foundation, sleep latency is defined by how long…