There are a lot of things that keep us up at night these days, from booked schedules to shift work to the evening news. It’s no wonder that many are reaching for sleep aids before bed to get a little…
Think quick: Are you an early bird or a night owl? According to Masterclass, 40% of people identify as early birds, while 30% are self-proclaimed night owls. But what about the remaining 30% of the population? Is there another kind…
Whether you’re a college student who pulled an all-nighter studying for an exam or an adult heading to work after struggling with insomnia the night before, some nights we don’t get the recommended amount of sleep for our age range. If…
A poor night’s sleep can leave us feeling a little loopy the next day. Aside from feeling lethargic and short on energy, research shows that a lack of sleep might also negatively impact our gut health. In a 2024 study…
While most often occurring in children below the age of 10 (via Mayo Clinic), nightmares can be a terrifying experience for anyone of any age. Research published in the scientific journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine describes nightmares as vividly frightening dreams…
You seem to crave a snack an hour or so before you go to bed. You’ve been trying to ignore it to help you sleep, but what if a snack is just the thing you need? Specific bedtime snacks, like…
No matter what time you wake up in the morning, we’ve all been tempted to skip the gym or our morning shower in exchange for an extra hour of sleep. It’s not surprising that getting out of bed in the…
Drinking a cup of coffee before taking a nap might sound silly, but there are some good reasons to do so. The caffeine in coffee that helps you feel energized takes about 20 minutes to start working (via Healthline). So,…
Many adult humans are awake for 16 hours and sleep for approximately 8 hours during every 24-hour cycle, but have you ever stopped to wonder how this occurs? You may have heard of melatonin, which can be sold in capsule…
One-third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. While an occasional skip on your recommended seven to nine hours of sleep might have you grabbing an extra cup of coffee, chronic insomnia or sleep deprivation can dampen your brain’s decision-making capacity.…