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 […]
How important is that we learn more about our internal clocks? According to Laboratory Equipment, researcher Cory Williams and his team of the University of Alaska believe it’s so critical that they are willing to brave cold temperatures and snow as they focus on the clock of one particular animal, the arctic ground squirrel. While […]
Falling asleep at your bedtime can be a lot more difficult than it sounds. And even though we all do it from time to time, lying in bed staring at the ceiling, waiting for sleep to take over just isn’t a foolproof plan. Recently, health coach Dr. Catherine Chen of The Huffington Post shared an […]
Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, TV, computer or e-reader — teenagers love their electronics. However, according to new research shared by Live Science, teenagers who are glued to their electronic devices during the day are more likely to experience sleep problems at night. Published this week in the journal BMJ Open, researcher at Uni Research […]
“Late to Bed, Early to Rise. Work like Hell and ADVERTISE.” – Jim McIngvale “What are you going to do next?” Jim McIngvale’s football coach asked at the end of the season in 1972. Despite lack of size and speed, McIngvale had become a team captain, in his senior year, through determination and drive. “I’m […]
With all the sacrifices our veterans have made to serve and protect our country, they more than deserve high-quality sleep. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) could be the answer for many of service men and women with insomnia, according to new research. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that this is the first study to […]
Where does your pet sleep? If you can’t imagine not cuddling up with your furry friend at night, you aren’t alone. According to the CDC, of the 165 million cats and dogs in our nation, an estimated 62% sleep in bed with their owners. While safety and diminished quality sleep is often debated, it’s important […]
Making sure your children get proper sleep each night can be a hassle, but new evidence says it’s definitely worth it! Researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University in Canada found that proper sleep is specifically linked to better performance in math and languages at school, which are significant predictors of a […]
You may think that sleeping less to put in more hours is helping your career. However, in reality you can be more much efficient, creative and productive if you give sleep the chance to boost your work day. Many employers are recognizing the importance of shut-eye in for the success of their businesses, helping their […]
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