Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that affects your ability to fall asleep or have a good night’s rest (via Mayo Clinic). Healthy adults need at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night. However, insomnia causes sleep disturbances that…
Valerian is an herb native to certain parts of Asia and many parts of Europe. It has been used as a sleep aid since ancient Greek and Roman times (via WebMD). It can be found today as herbal supplements or…
If you want to optimize your health and wellness, prioritize getting enough sleep. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, sleep is very important. Not only does sleep play a role in learning and memory, but it also…
In our hectic society, getting enough sleep might feel like a far-off dream. Between the use of technology, consumption of caffeine, and feeling like there’s not enough time in the day, snoozing for the recommended number of hours can be…
For most people, checking our phones right before going to sleep and immediately after waking up is as much a part of our daily routine as brushing our teeth. Some people have even amped up their bedtime phone access by…
It’s no secret that dreams can be strange and confusing. In fact, they’re notorious for being ambiguous and indecipherable. Dreams are often filled with bizarre characters and incoherent plot lines that can be difficult to understand when you wake up…
Someone you know may have participated in a sleep study — or perhaps you struggle with your own sleep issues and are considering one, but are not sure what to expect. According to the Mayo Clinic, the official term for…
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…
An estimated 26% of Americans between the ages of 30 and 70 have obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), according to a 2021 retrospective study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Often under-diagnosed and under-treated, the disorder…
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, an estimated 50 to 70 million people in the U.S. have trouble sleeping. In fact, almost three-quarters of American adults say they get an inadequate amount of sleep at least once a month,…