The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults sleep 7-9 hours a night for optimal health and performance levels. It can take some time and adjustments to make sleep work for you, but I believe you can do it! Find out what makes you the most comfortable in your sleep cave and what habits you should […]
Archive | 2014
Insomnia Linked to Increased Deaths Behind the Wheel
Suffering from insomnia increases major health risks, and plenty of unintended drowsy driving. New research has revealed that insomnia is major contributor to the number of deaths that occur due to motor vehicle crashes and unintentional fatal injuries. 54,399 men and women, ages 20-89, had their data collected from a population based survey and were […]
Sleep Expert Details the Price of Sleep Loss at Every Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4GVrVkvpmA Thanks to numerous studies, surveys and countless hours of research, we know that America overall could use more sleep. Thankfully, Daylight Savings has come to an end we all can make good on collecting an extra hour of snooze. According to the experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, there are serious […]
10 Signs You Need Way More Sleep!
Take a moment to think about how much sleep you’ve been getting lately. Often times we may know we are sleep-deprived, but simply ignore the signs. In order to bring more awareness to the signs of chronic sleep loss, YouBeauty Expert and director of Behavorial Sleep Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City, […]
How to Get Sleep After Late Night Work Outs
While plenty of studies encourage morning work outs for better sleep, there is evidence that working out at any time can boost your snooze. However, working out before bedtime can create a challenge of feeling sleepy at the right time. Don’t hop into bed right after that intense kickboxing session; try these tips from Pop […]
Ask Brandon: Making Adjustments For Back Pain
Making investments in sleep essentials such as mattresses, pillows, blackout curtains, and fans, have a direct impact on how you sleep. Pain can easily turn your peaceful bedtime into a nightmare! If you have a pain causing condition, see a doctor to get it checked out and then make sure you have the right accessories […]
7 Things Weird Pregnancy Dreams Are Telling You
I can certainly admit that in the wide range of topics regarding sleep, discussing dreams is a favorite. Not only can they help us become more creative, understand our inner feelings, but dreams can warn us of health issues. During pregnancy, it’s common for women to have bizarre dreams that can lead to more worry. […]
How Sleep Loss Affects Your Face
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okVu2GYEP2w Chronic sleep loss can cause some physical changes that you may not agree with. A lack of shut-eye is often in the headlines for its ability to decline your looks. The effects of sleep deprivation on your face may not be all that apparent to you immediately, however we can assure you that the years […]
Alzheimer’s Risk Increases with Insomnia Medication
It’s no secret that as we age, great night’s of sleep become harder to obtain. Aging patients often turn to prescription medication to help with sleep problems, panic attacks and anxiety. However, The Washington Post has the results of new research that suggests that the long-term use of these medications increases their risk of developing […]
Why Sleep is the Key to Staying Young
The beauty industry makes billions of dollars each year as many people always want to look and feel their best. However, there is one answer to the fear of getting older that is absolutely free! Check out these reasons why sleep is the cheapest way to boost your health and keep you youthful that we […]