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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
A frustrating night of insomnia always comes at the worse time. You may find yourself staring at the alarm clock, stressed and anxious about not being asleep as well as the upcoming day. According to Shelby Freeman Harris, Psy. D at YouBeauty.com, learning the art of mindfulness can change the relationship you have with shut-eye–and you can […]
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 […]
Each additional decade of our lives brings its own set of unique sleep challenges. Check out Health Magazine’s sleep tips to boost shut-eye during each stage of your life: Your 20s and 30s Keep on thyroid watch: A hyperactive thyroid can ignite serious insomnia woes. In the year after pregnancy, 5-10% of women develop postpartum […]
Falling asleep at the right time can be harder than it sounds. In this fast-paced society, it’s quite easy to sleep let drop down to the bottom of your priority list without truly thinking of the consequences. However, changing your sleep habits can bring you great rewards. Try these 10 easy tips we found on Lifehack […]
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