When you think of quality sleep, the first things that probably pop into your mind are dim lights, a noiseless ambiance, and a comfortable mattress. But do you know that your pillow plays a big role as well? You’ve been…
There is a multitude of reasons why you may need to change your sleep schedule. These can range from starting a new job that requires an overnight shift, to becoming a new parent, to traveling across time zones, among others.…
You’re at a bar making eyes at a stranger and they come over to flirt with you. The next thing you know, you’re both stealing away to a secluded room to get intimate. You wake up feeling hot and bothered.…
If you’ve ever been told that you snore loudly or gasp for air while you sleep, it is possible that you might have a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea involves having periods during sleep where you either stop breathing or…
Vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble nutrient. This makes it easy for the vitamin to travel to the body’s tissues (via The Nutrition Source). It also plays a crucial role in several biochemical, physiological, and cellular processes in the…
Tired of persistent coughing during the night? It can be so frustrating and really wreck a good night’s sleep! Nighttime coughing (aka nocturnal cough) is usually a symptom of an underlying disease such as asthma, bronchitis, or a respiratory infection,…
It may not feel like it, but a lot is going on while you sleep. In fact, there are several stages of sleep, including non-rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (which ranges from light to deep sleep) and REM sleep. Your body…
If you have trouble sleeping, or deal with anxiety, at some point someone may have recommended a weighted blanket to you. These cozy coverings are all the rage for people fighting insomnia — or even just looking to calm down.…
The American Heart Association (AHA) states that high blood pressure – also known as hypertension — occurs when the force of your blood pressing against your blood vessels is too high. Our blood pressure is divided into two measurements: systolic and diastolic. Systolic…
You stub your toe, miss the bus, or misplace your car keys; and, in a moment of frustration, you find yourself cursing under your breath. While we may have more conscious control over whether or not we curse during waking…