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Sleep Debt Linked to Weight Gain & Diabetes
Dangers of Building up a Sleep Debt As we live in such a fast paced society, it isn’t uncommon for people to stockpile plenty of sleep debt during the week, adjusting their sleep schedule based on work and social commitments with the plan to catch up their shut-eye over the weekends. Consistently missing sleep during […]
11 Ways Sleeping Well Makes Your Life Better
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 […]
10 Drinks to Sip Your Way With Nutrition to Better Sleep
Good Nutrition Can Help You Sleep There’s no doubt about it, what you eat and drink does have an impact on your sleep. The good news is that you are in control, but it can be difficult to know where to make changes in your diet to improve your overall sleep or beat the occasional […]
3 Types of Naps to Better Your Days
Taking a nap at the right time can turn your whole day around, allowing you to fly through your work day in good spirits. The sleep medicine community is pretty much in agreement that naps boost creativity, memory, productivity and moods. Check out the 3 types of naps that Oprah Magazine says you need to add […]
Ask Brandon: What am I Getting Out of My Tempur-Pedic?
Your mattress should feel so comfortable that it is an automatic trigger to encourage you to relax and fall asleep. Make sure that your mattress is right for you by lying down for as long as you can in the store before you buy it. It is a very hands-on experience! With that being said, […]
Quitting Bad Habits Might Be as Simple as Sleep
Sleep learning may seem way too futuristic to exist, but researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science are already putting it to the test. According to their study, specific conditioning can be used as we snooze to change our behavior. Dr. Anat Arzi and his team used 66 volunteers who wanted to quit smoking cigarettes […]
5 Ways Moms Can Win Against Insomnia Woes
Insomnia is no joke, especially if you are mom with a ton of things of your to-do list. It’s common for moms to battle insomnia after being woken up by their new baby or 5-year-old who needs mom to check under the bed for monsters. With so many responsibilities, it can be difficult to lie […]
Chronic Sleep Loss Causes Major Damage to Cells
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) have added to list of why sleep is so important; and their significant research may encourage us all to get the quality rest we need each night. Lead study author Dr. Carol Everson and her team found that chronic sleep loss causes cell damage, especially in the […]
Study: Children with Sleep Disorders and Treatment Timing
Sleep disorders don’t just affect adults, and it’s important that children quickly get treated. Children critically rely on the proper sleep to boost their growth and development, as they are absorbing so much new information around them. As the first research of its kind, a study was published online by the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck […]