Category Sleep Hygiene

When people are in their early twenties, it may be common practice to stay out all night, eat like Oscar the Grouch (“I love trash!”), and still hop out of bed the next morning with glowing, dewy skin and a…

From emergency responders to those in the hospitality, entertainment, or service industries, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly 16% of employees work schedules that fall between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. (via Sleep Foundation).…

Sleep apnea occurs when you experience interruptions in breathing while you sleep. Most of the time, your upper airway becomes blocked, and that causes the disruption. There are three types of sleep apnea: ​​obstructive sleep apnea (the most common), central…

When you’re struggling with feeling down in the dumps, you may notice that you also don’t seem to be sleeping as well as you do when things are more cheerful. Though many individuals imagine someone who sleeps all day when…

Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person periodically ceases breathing while sleeping (per Mayo Clinic). There are a few specific types of sleep apnea. First, obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the throat and tongue relax too…

In our society, it seems that early birds have got it made. With schools often starting before 8:30 a.m. and workplaces often starting by 9 a.m., the world revolves around early birds’ schedules. With society’s schedule in line with theirs,…

Some people are able to fall asleep almost immediately, before sleeping through the night and waking up refreshed and ready to take on the day. Others need a little more help when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.…

Both our mental health and our physical health go hand in hand. Demonstrating this relationship, health experts state that certain mental health disorders may place one at an increased risk for various health conditions including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis,…

Falling into a comfortable, warm bed at the end of a long day is one of life’s great pleasures. But how you feel getting up in the morning depends not only on how many hours you sleep (hopefully you’re getting…

Per the National Health Service (NHS), sleep paralysis is a state that renders you unable to move or speak when you’re waking up or about to fall asleep. During this time, you are conscious, and your eyes may or may not…