Sleep may sound like an easy task, but it can take some work to truly get the quality rest you deserve. As the field of sleep medicine continues to grow and the benefits of Grade A snooze being recognized around the world, you may be holding on to false beliefs about how to get back […]
According to researchers at the University of Adelaide, parents and doctors should not give children melatonin to battle their sleep issues. As a natural hormone in our body that helps us feel sleepy and stay asleep at the right times, melatonin as triggered by darkness and plays a role in keeping our circadian rhythm in […]
Do you have difficulty falling asleep every night? You aren’t alone! According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, an estimated 60 million people in our nation battle insomnia on any given night. However, poor sleep isn’t doing you any favors as it makes days seem much longer, stressful and increases your health […]
Sticking to a daily routine that includes waking up and falling asleep at the same time everyday can be difficult amongst life’s chaos. Nonetheless, daily routines revolving around eating and sleeping may be more beneficial to our mental health than we realize. According to new research published in the journal eLife, staying consistent with our […]
Shutting your brain down for sleep after an intense day of commuting, deadlines and a lengthy to-list can seem nearly impossible. While mindfulness meditation has been recommended as an overall relaxation tool, new research is highlighting its ability to help older adults with moderate sleep disturbance issues improve their sleep habits and shut-eye. Published in […]
Sleep disturbances, or waking up in the middle of the night, is a sure sign of poor shut-eye. According to new research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, depression is linked to nighttime sleep disturbances after surviving a stroke. The American Heart Association tells us that scientists studied a total of 282 […]
While meditation is a common practice, it can be frustrating to know exactly where to start and to stay focused in the beginning. However, you may want to at least try some of the basics, as mediating can help you relax and collect deeper, refreshing sleep. Mediating all about staying present in the moment and […]
According to science, sleep deprivation could negatively affect the health of bone and bone marrow. Just last year rats were used in a study, which had its findings published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine. Sleep-deprived rats had a decreased bone mineral density, which in humans would indicate osteoporosis. Also, the rats that didn’t get […]
If you are looking to collect 7-9 hours of high quality sleep tonight, it isn’t as simple as climbing into bed and closing your eyes. Humans don’t operate like robots with the ability to shut down on command; we need time to wind down and get prepared. To obtain deeper sleep tonight, try these tips […]
According to a new study, a short nap can do so much more than boost your energy, creativity, memory and productivity. It can help strengthen your immune system and relieve stress, especially if you are running low on snooze from the night before. Published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers […]
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