Today is the day that many of us have been waiting on all year, it’s Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table to appreciate our family, friends and the joy of a perfectly cooked turkey, after a plate or two the familiar feeling of sleepiness will try to convince us to take a nap, but […]
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How to Sleep Better Each Decade of Your Life
Each additional decade of our lives brings its own set of unique sleep challenges. Check out Health Magazine’s sleep tips to boost shut-eye during each stage of your life: Your 20s and 30s Keep on thyroid watch: A hyperactive thyroid can ignite serious insomnia woes. In the year after pregnancy, 5-10% of women develop postpartum […]
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 […]
6 Things to Add to Your Checklist for Better Sleep
On your journey to obtain the best sleep ever, you’ll find plenty of recommendations on what to add to your daily regimen. While the advice is a great place to start, sleep is a personal experience that is unique to each individual. Take note of how you are sleeping each night to make adjustments along […]
Rice or Noodles? Your Answer Could Impact Your Sleep
What you eat for dinner can have an effect on your sleep, especially where rice and noodles are concerned. Researchers have figured out that piling up on rice at dinner can lead you to deep, refreshing sleep, while choice pasta and noodles can hold you back from stack up on snooze. The Daily Mail filled […]
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8 Foolproof Tips to Ensure Your Nap is Always a Success
When was the last time you took a nap? Research has shown that naps are a great way to naturally boost your energy, alertness, creativity, memory and productivity halfway through a long day. However, it’s important to follow some guidelines in order to get all the benefits that napping provides. Here’s some expert advice we […]
How to Create the Ultimate Sleep Haven
You are doing your best to cut back on caffeine, exercise in the morning and keeping your bedroom cool all in the name of sleep, but it still isn’t coming. While practicing great sleep hygiene is essential for your snooze, it may be time to evaluate your sleep environment and make some changes for a much needed […]
15 Tips to Keep Stacking Up on Sleep
Are you having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up ready to conquer the day? Your sleep hygiene habits may need some adjustment to allow for high-quality sleep to fully do its job. Try these sleep tips from healthy lifestyle and fitness expert, Ellen G. Goldman from The Huffington Post: 1. Get the right amout […]
Why You Should Go After That Window Office
If you are looking to improve your sleep along with your health, you just may need to move closer to a window at work. Conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern Medicine, a new study suggests that more light exposure for office workers on the job leads to better sleep quality, longer […]