The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all drugs, including sleeping pills, have an expiration date. They explain that it is important for drugs to have expiration dates because this tells the consumer how long the drug will retain…
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a condition that can cause you to clench or gnash your teeth, either when you’re awake or asleep (via the Mayo Clinic). If your teeth grinding is severe enough, it can cause tooth damage, headaches,…
During the recommended 7 to 8 hours of rest every night, your brain undergoes several stages of sleep cycle. In adults, the sleep cycle primarily includes two phases: non-REM and REM sleep. The first two stages of the non-REM phase…
If you can think back to your childhood, can you recall any bedtime routines that stood out for you? Did your mom read you a story from your favorite book so you could fall asleep faster? Or was it the…
Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is used by doctors to treat a host of conditions, such as arthritis, allergic reactions, breathing issues, and some cancers, among others, according to the experts at WebMD. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it very useful when combating diseases that…
When the day ahead of us shows no signs of slowing down, a catnap can serve as a welcome break. Survey research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in partnership with Sleep Cycle found that over 30% of adults partake…
Most of us have done it at some point — we grab a good book or turn on a TV show and then get comfortable on the recliner, ready to relax and unwind before bed. Hours later, we wake up,…
Sleep can elude you after a stressful day. As you sit in bed, you recall the rude comment from your boss or the coworker who complained about the deadline of that big project. You toss on your other side as…
During the course of the night, our body is busy restoring, repairing, and replenishing its many systems. As we sleep, cell, organ, and muscle repair is well underway, immunity is boosted, and our brain is ridding itself of waste (via…
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that causes your breathing to start and stop abruptly while asleep (via Mayo Clinic). As a result, you might wake up fatigued and sleepy, even after slumbering for eight hours. Obstructive, complex, and central…