When you go to sleep at night, you are anticipating 7 to 9 hours of (hopefully uninterrupted) rest until it’s time to wake up and face another day. But this is not always the case, like when you keep getting…
Sleep disorders are more common than we think. According to Cleveland Clinic, nearly 70 million people in the United States have sleep disorders, one of which is narcolepsy. This chronic neurological and sleep disorder limits the brain’s ability to control…
When it comes to comfort, there is no right or wrong sleeping position, explains the Sleep Foundation. Different positions may be better suited for different people depending on their health or personal preference. However, experts state that the best sleeping…
We all know the importance of sleep, yet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that one-third of people in the United States don’t get enough of it. Poor sleep is associated with type 2 diabetes, heart disease,…
Waking up with a sore neck is something many of us are all too familiar with. Given things like technology and modern stress already affecting our sleep, we don’t need neck pain to contribute to a night of tossing and…
If you have trouble falling asleep at night, someone may have recommended you try taking melatonin. But, like any supplement, it comes with concerns about safety. For example, is it addictive? And how much is safe to take at a…
You know how important sleep is for your mental health and your productivity at work. Sure, in years past, you might have adopted the “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” attitude, but you noticed that cheating on sleep left you with…
It’s no secret that sleep plays an essential role in the lives of humans and other living creatures. In fact, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) reports that humans spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping. If the…
It should be no surprise that sleep is more than just a little rest and recharge; it plays a vital role in your physical and mental health and prevents diseases from creeping in. Dr. Maiken Nedergaard, a sleep researcher at…
You don’t have nightmares waking you up in a cold sweat. You don’t sleepwalk. Your legs aren’t moving around restlessly in bed. You don’t stop breathing while asleep. So you think you’re good when it comes to sleep, and you’re…