Getting a good amount of sleep each night is incredibly important for your overall health and well-being. A good night’s sleep can help improve your learning, memory, decision-making, and creativity. In contrast, insufficient sleep has been linked to a higher risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Here are a few of […]
Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts again while you’re asleep. It can make you fatigued throughout the day, put you at risk for heart problems, and cause other uncomfortable and potentially dangerous health effects. An estimated 18 million people in the U.S. suffer from this sleep disorder. Treatment […]
Most of us know that in order to wake up well-rested, you need to sleep deeply enough and for long enough. Quality and quantity aren’t the only factors that affect how well you sleep or how you feel when you wake up though; the position you sleep in matters too. Did you know that scientists […]
If you’re one of the 50 million+ Americans who suffers from allergies every year, then you’ve probably experienced some sleepless nights when your symptoms flare. It can be difficult to get a quality night’s sleep when you’re battling a blocked or runny nose, itchy eyes, cough, and other uncomfortable physical effects of allergies. What’s even […]
As summer approaches, you’re probably already thinking of all the things you want to do in the gorgeous weather. But while the heat is great for daytime activities like swimming, camping, hiking, and boating, it’s not always so great for your sleep situation. Especially if you’re out in an RV or on a boat, or […]
Sleeping in a bed with your significant other is often a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can be a great source of intimacy for your relationship. On the other hand, it can be hard enough to get the recommended 7-9 hours of decent sleep in a bed by yourself, let alone with someone […]
After a full morning of working, chauffeuring your kids around town, cleaning the house, or checking other things off your to-do list, a nice, rejuvenating nap starts to sound pretty good. You might be hesitant to take the plunge, worried you won’t be able to sleep later that night. But there’s nothing wrong with a […]
Getting good sleep can be tricky. There are a lot of factors that can affect how well and how long you sleep each night—and whether you wake up feeling refreshed or groggy. You’re probably already aware of some of the basics of promoting healthy sleep, such as not playing on your phone before bed and […]