Which pillows are the most reliable for a good night’s sleep, and how often should you replace them? With so many different types on the market — from foam to latex to feather — it can be difficult to know. While materials can change from brand to brand, most pillows, regardless of material, need to be replaced […]
Archive | Sleep Improvement
Do women need more sleep than men?
Women require 20 more minutes of sleep than the average man, according to studies revealed by the Loughborough University’s Sleep Research Center. Jim Horne, director of the Sleep Research Center, explains that women’s multi-tasking brains are wired differently from men’s and are more complex. Sleep is necessary for the brain to recover; therefore, women who frequently […]
Sleeping Less Makes You Hungrier
America is a nation obsessed with weight loss. Each week seems to bring a brand new fad diet, new exercise, or new program guaranteed to help you lose weight. The connection between good sleeping habits and weight loss is almost never mentioned. But we know that sleep deprivation not only makes you feel tired and […]
Sleep-Deprived Leaders Are Less Inspiring
Because of unusually demanding schedules, many leaders feel they have to trade sleep time for additional work time. This trade-off of sleep for work can result in unwanted consequences. Inspiring leadership relies on a leader who can inspire people to perform at their peak and do their very best work every day. Leaders who show positive emotions […]
Fall asleep and stay asleep with these tips
Waking up in the middle of the night is a disorienting experience. Even though you had no problem falling asleep, after just a few hours in bed, you find yourself wide awake with a bowl of cereal, suffering through late-night television. It’s not fun. That’s why we put together these seven tips to help you […]
How often should you wash your sheets?
When you snuggle into your comfy sheets each night, the last thing on your mind is what kinds of life might be in and around your bed and bedding. Spores of fungi, bacteria, animal dander, body excrements – like sweat, cosmetics and all sorts of skin cells are everywhere. There’s no stopping any of these […]
How to Make Sleep a Success as an Entrepreneur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHjZAff-bUc America is a place where you can literally build an empire from nothing, encouraging entrepreneurs everywhere to work late into the night. However, sleep deprivation isn’t the best answer to boost success. Numerous studies tell us that proper sleep is the key to better health, productivity, creativity and happiness. To help any entrepreneur who […]
How to Overcome Insomnia During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of joy for women, but it can bring along sleep issues. Expecting insomnia when you are expecting is the best way to prepare for it! All of the emotional and physiological changes can easily keep pregnant women awake at night, and lead to daytime sleepiness. Morning sickness, back pain, frequent trips to […]
10 Smart Strategies to Boost Your Sleep in 2016
Improving your sleep can seem like a big task, as it can be difficult to know exactly where to start. The good news is that your efforts will be rewarded with better health, more energy and an overall higher quality of life. Here’s what Entrepreneur says you can do to get better shut-eye this year: 1. […]
How to Maintain the Right Temperature for Sleep
Waking up in the middle of night to a hot, sticky room or freezing cold temperatures can easily ruin a perfect night of sleep. As a member of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Michael Gardner shared some helpful tips with The Huffington Post on how to keep your bedroom […]
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