Category Archives: Sleep

A good night’s sleep may be a little tough to come by these days. But if you’ve struggled with insomnia and poor sleep patterns for a long time, there could be one fix you’ve overlooked. You may have heard of the circadian rhythm. It’s your body’s natural clock that helps regulate several cycles, including the ...click here to read more

On sunny days, it’s even harder to stay inside. With temperatures climbing and the sun making outdoors more inviting, is getting outdoors to enjoy it worth the risk? Sunlight has never been particularly simple. For decades, we’ve been told to limit exposure to protect from harmful UV rays. With the added risk of COVID, getting ...click here to read more

Health advice is just that: advice. It’s not law. The truth is that there is a lot of personal variation about what works and what doesn’t, and general advice may not work for everybody. Setting a bedtime is commonly recommended for better and more consistent sleep. But does it really work? It doesn’t for me. ...click here to read more

Too little sleep can put your health at risk. But getting too much can cause problems too. If you’re having a hard time getting out of bed these days, it could help your heart and mind to find ways to release yourself from the covers. For many people around the country, life has stopped. For ...click here to read more

For many people, this time in quarantine can be stressful and sleep may be affected. During stressful times, people tend to either sleep more than usual or are affected by insomnia. Life, as we have known, has drastically changed for many of us, and this means our daily routine has also been turned upside down. ...click here to read more

Due to the pandemic, people are stressed, which is leading to sleep problems. For many people, getting a good night’s sleep is difficult at the best of times, but during these tumultuous times, it can be even more difficult. Sleep is essential for good health including boosting immune functions and helping the body deal with ...click here to read more

A poor night’s sleep can manifest itself in several ways. Brain fog, physical and mental fatigue, and slower memory recall are all nearly instantaneous following some missed shuteye. But if you’re regularly experiencing poor sleep caused by sleep apnea, you could be at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s or dementia. That’s according to a new ...click here to read more

Of course, you need better sleep. But can you get too much of a good thing? As is the answer with almost everything (outside of steps per day), yes you can. In fact, getting outside of sleep’s “sweet spot” could put your veins, and heart health, at risk. A recent study looked at the effects ...click here to read more

Scientists have always stressed the importance of sleep habits, but a new study shows the link between bedtime and cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame studied the correlation between changing bedtime and resting heart rate (RHR) and found a significant difference. Even with all the information about the importance of healthy sleep ...click here to read more

Although it’s one of the top pieces of advice from sleep specialists, sticking to a sleep schedule is a lot easier said than done. For example, we’re one week into daylight savings time and I, for one, am simply not ready for sleep at my “bedtime.” And honestly, the last thing I want to do ...click here to read more

A new, innovative method could help bolster memory processes in the brain during sleep. The joint study by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers relied on a memory-evoking scent administered to one nostril while patients slept. The study led by Ella Bar explained the process saying, “We know that a memory ...click here to read more

Do you stick to a consistent sleep schedule during the week then let it go on the weekend? If you do, you might want to keep reading. You hear a lot about sleep hygiene and the importance of setting a regular sleep schedule. But how important is it? A new study is showing it can ...click here to read more

When you get busy, your friends are usually the first to go. You stop seeing them, and when you run into them at the grocery store and decide a meet-up is due, it almost never materializes. Your spouse, partner, or family members can fall aside too. Your partner may turn into a punching bag for ...click here to read more

Sugary coffee drinks are tempting for many people, but they could be the cause of various health issues including poor sleep quality. A small U.S. study found that women who consume energy drinks and high-calorie coffee beverages tended to have more sleep problems compared with those who didn’t consume the drinks. “Young adulthood is a ...click here to read more