Not all sleep positions are equal in the measure of how they affect our bodies. It’s important to know if our preferred sleep positions are helping or hindering our health. Sleeping on your back is great for balancing body weight and keeping the organs in line. It also prevents neck and back pain. However, if […]
Occasionally, getting to sleep is very difficult, so here are a few tricks to apply next time you’re tossing and turning. Whether it be the events of the day, or a nagging thought a plethora of things can keep you up at night. 1. Avoid working in bed: While our bedrooms should likely be the […]
It can be difficult to get to sleep on a plane, so here are a few tips to help you make the most of that long flight: 1. Choose your seat wisely: It isn’t always possible, but selecting your seat prior to boarding can be crucial. If you are seated near a restroom, the […]
Although they slept the same amount per night, those who exercise report sleeping better than those who do not. This finding comes from National Sleep Foundation’s 2013 Sleep in America® poll. Over three quarters of those surveyed who exercised said that they experienced very good to fairly good sleep in the past week. Only a […]
New smartphone apps and standalone units aim to help people sleep better. But are the accurate? Are they reliable? Do they work at all? These are questions that come to many people’s minds as they gaze in amazement at descriptions for apps and gadgets that claim to improve your sleep, or lose weight, and so […]
There is plenty of evidence that the right foods can help you sleep better. Many of us have heard about this link between food and sleep but don’t know exactly where to start or how it works. According to The Huffington Post the that most healthful foods to our bodies and waistlines, are the same […]
Many of us intend to be in bed by a certain time each night, but have trouble actually following through with this commitment. Even though research has proven that getting between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night is beneficial to our health, it can still be difficult not be distracted with technology, work, […]
If that cranky feeling in the morning isn’t a big enough reason to strive to attain the 7-9 hours of sleep a night recommended for adults by the Nation Sleep Foundation, try these reasons to sleep more on for size: 1. You Brain Stays Powerful: Studies show that when the amount of sleep decreases to […]
Should late snacking be avoided at all costs? It’s a familiar question many of us ask ourselves hours after dinner when our stomachs growl. According to a 2011 study at Northwestern University, eating after 8 p.m. may increase the risk of obesity. Obesity is linked to plenty of other health issues, so our concerns about […]
Scientists are working hard to find a way for the human body to stop wasting time by lying in bed for 8 hours every day. In an extended essay, Jessica Gamble at Aeon Magazine discussed new technologies being developed like the Somneo Sleep Trainer, transcranial direct-current simulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS). She states […]
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