Have you been groggy at work even though you’ve been sleeping 7-9 hours each night? It may be time to take a look at your sleep quality, which is just as important as how much snooze. To give your sleep quality a boost, try these 7 tips we found on Savvy Sugar for deeper, more […]
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How to Sleep Better Using All Your Senses
By now you’ve probably heard numerous recommendations on what you can do to sleep better. Nonetheless, the experience of sleep is unique for each individual as we all have different needs. An easy place to start figuring on what is going to make each night your best is to break down sleep hygiene by senses. […]
7 Bedtime Habits to Improve Your Mornings
Waking up is hard to do when you haven’t gotten the proper sleep the night before. While being a morning person may not be in your genes, developing better habits right before your bedtime can improve your shut-eye, leading to more refreshing mornings. Try using these tips recommended by Dr. Christopher Winters, the medical director […]
What We Can Learn from Astronauts about Sleep
There is something to be learned about sleep everywhere, including from NASA’s astronauts. In space, their bodies have to go without the normal cues that we don’t seem to notice on a regular basis, which keeps the body on track and in-sync. In fact, TIME Magazine tells us that they are worse off when they […]
Behavioral Therapies Improves the Sleep of Cancer Patients
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the getting the proper rest while staying strong to fight this disease can be a challenge. According to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, it is estimated that between 36-59% of cancer patients experience sleep issues and insomnia during, and after cancer treatment. These […]
Mattress Mack’s Ten Tips for Better Sleep
6 Ways to Improve Your Shut-Eye with a Chronic Illness
Getting high-quality sleep isn’t optional when it comes to improving your overall well-being. Nonetheless, it can be challenging to get the benefits of restorative sleep while battling a chronic illness. Practicing great sleep hygiene is a way to obtain sleep that’s refreshing, while decreasing your chances of being woken up during the night. Try these […]
The Basics Of Sleep Hygiene
Generally, when we’re hungry, we eat, and when we’re thirsty, we drink. However, in this day and age, sleep is not always sought after when we’re tired. Sleep is a basic need that is often overlooked due to a busy schedule, love for technology, and numerous other things we’d rather be doing. To accomplish everything […]
Study: Consistency Matters When Comes To Sleep
It isn’t uncommon for a person to have a fluctuating schedule throughout the week. However, research from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa suggests that we should make more of an effort to maintain a consistent daily routine if we want better sleep. Reuters reported that the study included data on 50 adults between the […]
College Athletes Benefit from Extended Sleep
A study conducted on members of the Stanford basketball team shows that increasing your sleep longevity can actually help you perform better than ever. The study monitored the subjects for 2-4 weeks maintaining their regular sleeping habits, and then the subjects spent 5-7 weeks where they were encouraged to get a minimum of 10 hours […]