While we try to find time for work, family, friends, exercise, and our favorite hobbies, we can easily get so busy that we miss out on another crucial aspect of life: sleep. And yet one source of comfort during the…
Many pet parents let their dogs sleep in bed with them, but there has been a long-standing debate about the health benefits and risks of this practice. Here’s what happens when you let your pup snuggle with you at night.…
If you’ve been frustrated tossing and turning all night long trying to get a good night of sleep, you’re not alone. Between 10% and 30% of adults experience chronic insomnia (via Sleep Foundation). To battle sleepless nights, one of the…
With the stress of day to day life, never ending to-do lists, and the constant stimulation of technology always at our fingertips, it’s not shocking to hear that Americans are falling short of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended…
Do you sleep on your side, back, or stomach? Sleep position is important, and if you wake up with neck, shoulder, arm, hip, knee, or back pain, you probably need to change the way you sleep. The best sleep positions…
Being fully awake without being able to move may sound like the beginning of a horror film, but unfortunately, this horrifying sensation happens in reality. Medically referred to as sleep paralysis, according to The Economic Times, there are two different…
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is a unique stage of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes (via Medical News Today). During this phase, your body undergoes a number of physical and neurological changes, including increased brain activity,…
Sleeping on your side is one of the more recommended sleep positions by experts. Side sleepers avoid potential snoring and sleep apnea issues, as well as lower back pain that comes with flat-back or stomach sleeping (via WebMD). But not…
Chances are, you’ve taken a nap or spent a night sleeping on the floor. It may be your only option during a move, or maybe you’ve taken to the rug after a fight or while in college. It’s usually temporary.…
If you’ve ever had trouble getting a good night’s sleep during the summer months, you’re not alone. As it turns out, summertime insomnia is more common than you might think (via Insider). That’s because the season’s long days and hot…