It’s no secret how important sleep is for our health. Getting enough sleep at night affects our mental and physical health in many ways. “Many things that we take for granted are affected by sleep,” Raymonde Jean, MD, director of…
It’s easy to understand how important sleep is if you’ve ever had a restless night or pulled an all-nighter. Suddenly you can’t focus, everything is bothering you, and all you can think about is closing your eyes. And these effects of…
If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s rest, chances are you’ve looked into just about everything that can help you grab some shut-eye. If lifestyle changes like following a bedtime routine or cutting out late-afternoon coffee aren’t working, your…
Protein really is the building block of your body. You need it for good organ function, muscle repair and recovery, immune health, and healthy nails, hair, and skin. Unsurprisingly, you’re typically advised to consciously add it to your diet if…
When you’re desperate for a good night’s sleep, you’ll try almost anything. Scientists say there may be one option that’s easy, accessible, and even tastes good: Snacking on a banana before bed just might be the key to a better…
Nothing feels quite as satisfying as letting your head hit the pillow, pulling the covers up over your shoulders, and tucking yourself into bed after a long day. This is especially nice if you’ve indulged in a bedtime ritual or…
Per the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 12% of the American population will experience a phobia or an unexplainable fear of a particular thing or practice which is usually harmless. Some people experience sleep anxiety, which may become so…
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…
While healthy adults between 18 and 64 years of age require at least seven hours of sleep nightly, the Sleep Foundation reports that over one-third of adults are falling short of this recommendation. For some people, the use of sleep…
Change is natural as we progress through different phases of life. The shifts we experience as we grow older may include new perspectives on life, family, or career changes, as well as physiological changes in the body. Humans undergo a…