The older we get, the more elusive sleep can feel. Between busy work schedules, children waking at all hours, and unwelcome insomnia, sleep can be hard to come by in adulthood. In fact, a study published in Scientific Reports explored the…
Sleep is essential for our health and well-being. When you’re not sleeping enough, it can affect your work, relationships, and physical health (via National Institutes of Health). Your thinking and memory can be impaired when you lack sleep, and you…
Sleep experts caution that not getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night can have deleterious effects, including headache. And the research strongly supports high associations between lack of sleep and headache risk, particularly with tension and migraine headaches.…
While everyone has different sleeping habits, the one habit most people have in common is the tendency to sleep under a blanket. This remains true even when it’s hot outside. That’s because your body’s core temperature cools down when you’re…
Harvested from the seed pods of the Chinese illicium verum plant, star anise is a popular spice known for its slightly licorice-like flavor. It’s often used in teas and the cooking of meats, and is one of the titular five…
Trying to fall asleep when you’re struggling to do so is one of the worst feelings. Your mind is full of thoughts that you’re trying to clear, you’re tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable, and you keep your eyes…
You may take a nap because you’re exhausted after a restless night of tossing and turning. Or maybe you’re just feeling wiped come lunchtime because your work is mentally taxing or your morning workout was totally exhausting. And, sometimes, you…
It’s been a long day and all you’ve thought about on your ride home is crawling out of your shirt and pants, putting on your comfy pajamas, and climbing into bed for a long night’s rest. And no wonder —…
Sleep is a key component to our overall physical and mental health. We always discuss how important it is for adults to get the National Sleep Foundation’s guidelines of 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night, but did you…
Most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep every night, according to Healthline. Although these numbers may vary from person to person, healthy sleep is vital and significantly impacts your learning and memory. Unfortunately, many people don’t get…