Getting the proper amount of sleep is especially important for children, but for those who suffer from psychiatric disorders, it’s not easy to obtain. Dr. John Boekamp, who is also the clinical director of the Pediatric Partial Hospital Program (PPHP) at Bradley Hospital, and his team conducted a study which found that both toddlers and […]
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7 Ways to Create Total Darkness in Your Bedroom
When it comes to collecting high-quality sleep, bathing your bedroom in complete darkness leads to more success. It’s definitely time to get rid of your fears of sleeping in the dark if you want to experience a full night of deeper sleep without any interruptions. While light makes us happy and keeps us alert during […]
9 Ways You Hurt Yourself By Skipping Sleep
While it can be truly tempting to finish up your day by skipping sleep and going on a Netflix binge, the risks aren’t worth it. Sleep is essential one of the building blocks of life and it has its hand in everything from your memory and focus to heart disease and life span. Assistant professor […]
Why You Should Upgrade Your Pajamas
While staying healthy is about eating well, exercising regularly and getting the proper sleep, it’s also about feeling good about yourself. The Huffington Post reports that one of the easiest ways to boost how you feel is to simply buy new pajamas. At the end of the day, it’s common for us to be so […]
Your Family Dining Table Could Bring Life-Long Happiness
Do you share meals together as a family? In the always-wired world that we live in, families that take the time to turn off the devices, and turn on the conversation at the family dining table reap multiple benefits! Research has proven that families who eat 3 or more meals together at the family dining […]
3 Foods to Add to Your Menu for Refreshing Sleep
There is no doubt about it, what you eat affects how you sleep. Certain foods have the ability to regulate hormones and keep your circadian rhythm on track, ensuring that you are alert and sleepy at the right times. According to O, The Oprah Magazine, there are 3 key foods that you can add to […]
What You Need to Know About Sleep Loss and Weight Gain
With Thanksgiving only weeks away, it may be time for you to stack up on the proper amount of sleep to protect your waistline. The link between sleep and weight isn’t a new topic, but it is a very important one to remain at optimal health levels. Think back to the last time you went […]
Sleep Issues Due to Divorce May Impact Blood Pressure
Divorce is a troubling issue for many people, often causing individuals to lose sleep due stress and sadness. Researchers from the University of Arizona are suggesting that those sleep problems not be ignored if they continue over time, as they increase the risk of hypertension. Published in the journal Health Psychology, their study may be […]
How to Share Your Bed Without Bedtime Crimes
Whether it’s stealing covers, snoring, or pushing our sleeping partner out of the bed, we are all guilty of committing bedtime crimes. These offenses may leave you considering separate beds, or even separate bedrooms, but there are some ways around the most common offenses. Social and behavioral scientist Dr. Wendy Troxel teamed up with The Huffington Post […]
Sleep Expert Details the Price of Sleep Loss at Every Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4GVrVkvpmA Thanks to numerous studies, surveys and countless hours of research, we know that America overall could use more sleep. Thankfully, Daylight Savings has come to an end we all can make good on collecting an extra hour of snooze. According to the experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, there are serious […]
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