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You probably know all too well how essential a restful night’s sleep is for your overall well-being. But since 45% of Americans experience some trouble falling asleep, it’s a safe bet that you might not always drift off to dreamland right away. That may be especially true right now. We’re in the midst of a global pandemic that has rapidly …
Modern life has become more and more hectic over the past few decades, and for many people, it’s difficult to prioritize getting enough sleep at night. To make matters worse, a full 45% of Americans say they have trouble falling asleep in the first place. It’s no wonder so many people can’t seem to catch up on sleep. Before you …
If you’ve ever experienced struggling to sleep, you probably know that diet can affect the quality of your sleep. Caffeine, for example, is a definite no-no within a few hours of bedtime, and things like chocolate, ice cream, high fat foods, and citrus can also get in the way of a good night’s sleep. But beyond the basics, there might …
You probably already know you’ll feel sluggish and not at your best if you don’t get about seven or eight hours of sleep at night. So it makes sense that you’ll likely end up negatively affecting your work performance if you don’t get enough sleep. After all, sluggish is not the word that most employers use to describe their employee …
I turned 50 in 2018 and I got hit hard with menopause and depression. Sleeping became a luxury. I would drag through the days exhausted and then fall asleep only to wake up in a few hours. I would toss and turn, get hit with hot flashes, not be able to go back to sleep and the cycle continued day …
Feeling rested is one of the best perks of getting enough sleep every night. But it’s not the only one. It turns out keeping your heart healthy is another benefit of sufficient sleep, making it critically important that you get enough rest on a regular basis. Let’s take a closer look at the link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease …
Whether you officially make New Year’s resolutions or not, chances are good that sleep, specifically more sleep, and better sleep, is on your list of things that need to improve in the new year. The cool thing about getting better — and more — sleep as a goal is that it doesn’t require a gym membership, a trainer, an expensive …
We all need good sleep. You know, sleep where we’re not tossing and turning all night. There are reasons why we need lots of rest and tons of advice on how to get it. If you’re not thrilled with the amount or quality of sleep you get, it’s time to change that. You can start by looking at the science …
If you’re struggling to get enough sleep every night, you’re not alone. A study by the CDC found that about one-third of Americans don’t get adequate rest. And that’s a shame, because sleep allows your brain to recover while offering your body many health benefits. But you can’t just tell yourself to go to sleep and see results. I wish …
Sleep deprivation is a thief. It steals our intelligence, our mental health, and our resilience, among other things. The first step in understanding sleep deprivation is being aware of the ways it hurts us. Then we can try to do something about it. So without further ado, here are the top five reasons you should take the effects of sleep …
You’ve read article after article. Counted all the sheep. You just can’t get yourself to sleep. Well, that might change soon, because there may be a few methods you haven’t tried that could help you finally settle into slumber. And they happen to be all natural and super easy to implement at home. So check out a few tried-and-true ways …
It’s important to get about eight hours of shut-eye each night if you want to reap all the health benefits that come with a good night’s sleep. But it’s not that easy for everyone to fall asleep naturally; some people need a little help. If you’re not thrilled with the prospect of taking sleeping pills, don’t worry, because there are …
Simply put, sleep deprivation means you don’t get enough sleep. Although the amount may vary slightly from person to person, studies show most adults need somewhere between seven and nine hours of sleep per night. If you continuously get less than that, you might notice you often feel tired during the day. You may observe changes in your mood and …
Nearly everyone has a night of poor quality sleep once in awhile, but if the problem persists, you might have a sleep disorder. So what are sleep disorders? Sleep disorders are problems that affect the amount and quality of the sleep an individual gets, often leading to problems with mental and physical health during the day. Over 50 million adults …
Everyone needs sleep, but not everyone gets enough and avoiding insomnia is something that is top of mind of a whole lot of people. I know—massive understatement, right? Insomnia in general, and not getting enough sleep seems to be a universal problem. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or not-so-young, in the prime of your youth (let’s call that our …
Wrestling with insomnia is exhausting. Here’s an overview of different types of insomnia and some things to do to mitigate insomnia.
Are you battling insomnia? Here’s how Yoga can help you sleep and why you don’t want to wait to get started! It’s a wonderful solution.
Insomnia is a common issue, and one that far too many people struggle with on a regular basis. Does that describe you? Want to sleep better at night without relying on prescription drugs that can mess you up? The good news is that insomnia can be managed, and there are a number of things you can do for sleeping better …
A few months ago, my boyfriend and I decided we could no longer share a full sized bed–we needed a king. I knew that if I was going to win the argument for why we needed to invest more money into a fancy mattress, then I was going to have to do some serious convincing. The argument that stuck was …
Getting a good night’s sleep is a huge factor in your health and overall quality of life, yet you may find yourself among the 45% of Americans who have trouble falling asleep and struggle with daytime sleepiness. When you don’t get a good night’s sleep, let alone push through several nights of bad sleep, your body and mind feel thrown …
