A bedtime ritual is an easy way to make sure you sleep well each night. Our bodies aren’t machines that fall asleep on command, no matter how hard we try. Here are some tips to enjoy a deeper, refreshing sleep each night: 1. Avoid your bedroom: Your bedroom should be used only for sleep and intimate activities. […]
Getting more in touch with nature may be the boost your sleep needs to be a success every night of the week. A new University of Illinois study found that both men and people 65 years and older who have access to natural environments report experiencing better shut-eye. Whether it’s a park, ocean view, sandy […]
Many teens have a knack for staying up late and waking up even later. For some, this sleep pattern is simply a lifestyle choice. For others, it could be Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) or Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD). These are sleep disorders in which a person’s circadian rhythm does not follow the normal day/night […]
Social media is great for staying in touch with friends and family but it can sometimes feel overwhelming! Between Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Snapchat, how much time do you spend scrolling through feeds? If you’re like the average American, you’re putting in more than an hour a day on one or more social […]
Use Relaxation Techniques to Sleep Better! Many factors can hinder your sleep quality. Among the chief concern for many is the excess worry and anxiety built up during the day that can affect your ability to doze off. If you’ve ever experienced this yourself, you know how difficult it can be to fall and stay asleep […]
Design a Bedroom For Sleep Use design to sleep better at night! For most people, getting better sleep is (or should be!) a priority. You’ve probably heard there are ideal bedroom settings that can help you achieve this goal. Some of the most common tips are keeping your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool, between 60-70 […]
It’s the first night of an important business trip, and you’re tossing and turning on a lumpy hotel-room bed. You’re on vacation and have a long, eventful day planned for tomorrow, but your feet are hanging off the edge of the couch your friend generously offered. Whether you’re dealing with tight, scratchy sheets at a […]
The beginning of a new year is a great time to begin new habits. Start a healthy sleep schedule to live your best life this year! Whether you just got back from a trip across the globe or your routine is out of whack, your body’s internal clock is affected. Your personal sleep schedule stays […]
It’s no secret that one of the components of a good night’s sleep is a dark, cool room. But not everyone gets that luxury. Even a bright alarm clock can put out enough light to be detected through closed eyelids. In fact, over 26 percent of workers in the U.S. work odd hours and plan […]
Pink is the new white, at least when it comes to noise in your sleep environment. And don’t worry, that doesn’t mean that you need to paint your walls the perfect shade of bubblegum or buy a new pair of rose-hued sheets. The push for pink is all about sound. White Noise vs Pink Noise […]
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