Have you ever wondered why we wear underwear? Just like donning your shirt or pants, you might not think too much about the why since it’s just part of your daily routine. However, underwear provides the distinct function of protecting…
When you get to bed at night, you’re probably not consciously thinking about the position that’s most comfortable for you to sleep in. Maybe you instinctively curl up into a fetal position or you flop over onto your stomach sometime…
If you’re in the habit of hitting the snooze button and willing yourself out of bed most mornings, it could be a sign that you’re not getting a good night’s sleep. Yet, if that sounds like you, you’re not alone.…
When it comes to sleeping positions, our options go well beyond back sleeping or side sleeping. You have the fetal position, the starfish, the log, the soldier position, and many more, reports WebMD. Like most things, every sleeping position has…
Seven thousand years ago, our ancestors were already in the habit of laying their heads on a pillow when going to sleep. Of course, since at that time pillows were made of stone, wood, or ceramic, comfort may not have…
Sleep texting is a type of parasomnia that involves sending or replying to a text message while you’re asleep. Parasomnias are disruptive sleep disorders that can occur during both rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM stages of sleep (via Greatist).…
Light is the driving force behind our natural circadian rhythm, according to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Shifting between the sunlight of day and darkness of night within a 24-hour period affects our behaviors and our physical biology…
Do you ever have trouble falling asleep, or do you wake up in the middle of the night and feel wide awake for hours? You are not alone. Around 25% of Americans suffer from a bout of insomnia each year, according…
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m. feeling wide awake, you might know the frustration of insomnia. When you don’t get good sleep, everything in your life can suffer, from concentration to mood to energy. …
As a traditional Chinese medicinal practice, acupuncture targets specific muscles and nerves within the body through the insertion of thin needles to help relieve various ailments (via MedicalNewsToday). Among its many health benefits, acupuncture is thought to help alleviate nausea,…