How to Sleep Better With Your Furry Friend
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 […]
More Sleep for Students Boosts Specific Grades
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 […]
3 Ways Poor Sleep Slows Your Career
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 […]
Women: Menopause May Not Be the Cause of Poor Sleep
Hot flashes, night sweats and poor sleep are all associated with menopause. However, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that having trouble sleeping during your late 30s and 40s, makes you 3 times more likely to experience sleep problems during menopause. As the first study to track long-term […]
How to Get High-Quality Sleep Working Night Shifts
Working the night shift can be hard to do. Many night shift workers have troubling sleep during the day, with obstacles ranging from sunlight beaming through the windows to constant phone calls and outside noises. Clocking in for the night shift has been associated with serious health risks including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and […]
5 Sneaky Ways Chronic Sleep Loss Bites Back
If you are looking to have a bad day, all you have to do is skip sleep the night before. Some of the most easily recognized signs of sleep deprivation include exhaustion, daytime drowsiness, and grumpiness. However, Forbes Magazine tells us that there some additional sneaky ways that a single night of poor sleep can […]
Your Phone May Soon Be Listening for Sleep Disorders
Could it be possible to find out if you have a sleep disorder without spending a night in a sleep lab? Researchers at Florida State University and Stevens Institute of Technology are working hard to make that dream come true for many people who just don’t feel like going through the hassle of being hooked […]
5 Mantras to Help You Fall Asleep Faster Tonight
Being at peace and relaxed before climbing into bed is crucial to getting the high quality sleep you deserve every night. Nonetheless, shutting down your brain to make it all happen can be quite challenging after a long day filled with morning traffic, work deadlines, calculating bills, and not to mention satisfying all of your […]
How Much Sleep? New Recommendations Revealed!
How much snooze do we really need? The National Sleep Foundation is making headlines this week with the release of new recommended sleep durations for specific age groups. Published in Sleep Health: The Official Journal of the National Sleep Foundation, the recommendations came about with the help of anatomy and physiology, as well as sleep, neurology, gynecology, […]
10 Things Sleep Does For Your Health
If you want to keep your medical cost low and stay in ideal health, sleep is the best medicine around, and it’s completely free! Recently, sleep specialist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Shalini Paruthi shared some of the biggest health benefits that sleep brings with the Men’s Journal. Check out […]
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