A great night of sleep instantly not only makes you feel better in the morning, but it also boosts your productivity and health. If you haven’t been making high-quality shut-eye a priority in your life, here’s 11 things you are missing out on according to Health.com: Sleep… Boosts your memory: Your brain is hard at […]
While many people turn to medication to solve insomnia woes, improving your diet can lead to deeper, refreshing sleep every night. To get started on this long-term solution, consider what your sleep problems are. Here’s what nutrients Live Science says you could need: Trouble getting to sleep? You may need more magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral […]
Stress and worry are normal emotions that we all experience from time to time, but when it becomes ongoing our sleep takes a hit, making things even worse. However, an interesting study is pointing to our bedtime, suggesting that staying up late could be bringing us seemingly never ending negative thoughts and stress. Appearing in the […]
The effects of blue light exposure are being explored by many research teams all over the world. Recently, results from a small study suggest that exposure to blue light before and during dinner may affect how much you eat. Blue light exposure is already known to negatively impact sleep as it disrupts the body’s natural production of […]
There is no doubt about it, what you eat affects how you sleep. Certain foods have the ability to regulate hormones and keep your circadian rhythm on track, ensuring that you are alert and sleepy at the right times. According to O, The Oprah Magazine, there are 3 key foods that you can add to […]
Divorce is a troubling issue for many people, often causing individuals to lose sleep due stress and sadness. Researchers from the University of Arizona are suggesting that those sleep problems not be ignored if they continue over time, as they increase the risk of hypertension. Published in the journal Health Psychology, their study may be […]
Whether you are traveling for a vacation or for business, jet lag can turn any trip into a nightmare. With symptoms that include daytime sleepiness, nausea, fatigue and insomnia, we’d agree that getting back on track with sleep as soon as possible is a good idea. President of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and […]
With Thanksgiving only weeks away, it may be time for you to stack up on the proper amount of sleep to protect your waistline. The link between sleep and weight isn’t a new topic, but it is a very important one to remain at optimal health levels. Think back to the last time you went […]
With teenagers back at school, you’ve got another reason besides better grades to make sure your young student tucks in early. According to research conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Public Health and the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, not getting enough sleep significantly increases a […]
Our society often shows great leaders working long hours and being proud of their lack of sleep. Exhaustion is a demonstration of their work ethic and contribution, giving others the impression that a lack of sleep equals success. What we don’t see is what happens behind the scenes, the joint pains, lapses in judgment, memory […]
