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 […]
Reading before your bedtime is a great way to wind down, but it may be better to opt for the old fashioned route of snuggling up with a novel instead. Published research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that using a light-emitting electronic device in the hours before bedtime not only makes […]
As the temperature continues to drop in Houston, winter sleep should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Quality sleep during the winter season can be just as difficult to obtain as it is during a hot, sticky summer. Avoid these cold weather mistakes suggested by The Huffington Post to keep sleeping soundly: Cranking up the heater: […]
Practicing great sleep hygiene requires a few things, but it can be hard staying the course to make each night a success. Your bedroom should be a sleep sanctuary for relaxation and Grade A snooze. To make things a little easier for yourself, The Huffington Post suggests you ban 5 items from your bedroom: 1. Your […]
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 […]
Waking up is hard to do when you haven’t gotten the proper sleep the night before. While being a morning person may not be in your genes, developing better habits right before your bedtime can improve your shut-eye, leading to more refreshing mornings. Try using these tips recommended by Dr. Christopher Winters, the medical director […]
It is critical to have a sleep-promoting bedroom to achieve high-quality snooze every night. Yes, you still need to stick to healthy sleep hygiene habits and practice a soothing, consistent bedtime routine, but a great sleep environment has been proven to extend the duration of your sleep and boost its quality. Try implementing these tips […]
Falling asleep at your bedtime can be a lot more difficult than it sounds. And even though we all do it from time to time, lying in bed staring at the ceiling, waiting for sleep to take over just isn’t a foolproof plan. Recently, health coach Dr. Catherine Chen of The Huffington Post shared an […]
Conquering the battle of sleep can be a lot harder than it sounds. However, as with any battle, the more prepared you are, the better chance of your success. Try these sleep tips recommended by Glamour Magazine to set yourself up for a win tonight with 7-9 hours of high-quality shut-eye: 1. Turn on the […]
Making sleep happen at the right time is a lot more difficult than it sounds. 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 […]
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