Do you have trouble falling asleep? Most people need an average of 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night to function at their best the next day. However, getting that kind of consecutive sleep each night can be difficult for some people. At one time or another, everyone deals with sleep deprivation. Why are … Continue reading 5 Things That Could Be Keeping You Awake at Night
Category Archives: Sleep
COVID-19 Stress Interrupting Your Sleep? Use These Tips
COVID-19 has upended many lives and brought about a sense of uncertainty for many. Whether you’re worried about the health and wellness of your family or are faced with financial difficulties after losing your job, the stresses brought on by this pandemic are real. Try to keep your sleep routine If those stresses are causing … Continue reading COVID-19 Stress Interrupting Your Sleep? Use These Tips
Nighttime Heartburn Remedies
Nighttime heartburn can be extremely uncomfortable and may even disrupt your sleep. Its common causing including eating before bed, consuming certain foods and taking particular prescriptions. But there are things you can do at home to prevent or address nighttime heartburn. Take over-the-counter medicines Antacids and acid reducers can be helpful to treat occasional problems. … Continue reading Nighttime Heartburn Remedies
Always Tired? Try These Foods
Coffee might help you feel less tired temporarily, but there are plenty of nutrient-rich foods that can fight fatigue as well. Here are some of the best items to reach for if you’re looking to fight that tired feeling throughout the day. Watermelon It makes sense that a food that is 92% water would help … Continue reading Always Tired? Try These Foods
Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep
For people who have trouble falling asleep, a little yoga before bed might do just the trick. In addition to helping you calm your mind, there are specific poses that can help your body relax. Try a few of the following tonight. Viparita Karani This pose involves lying on your back with your buttocks pushed … Continue reading Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep
Why You Should Wake From Sleep With a Melodic Alarm
Can waking from sleep to the sound of a particular alarm affect the rest of your day? According to new research, yes. In fact, the new study found that melodic alarms may actually be the key to keeping you alert after you wake up from sleep. How you wake from sleep matters The lead author … Continue reading Why You Should Wake From Sleep With a Melodic Alarm
Scents During Sleep May Boost Learning
What if you could boost your memory or other learning during sleep just by sniffing certain odors? There’s new evidence that doing so might improve exam performance. Sleep, scent and learning A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports seems to indicate that certain fragrances can be used to target memory and learning. The … Continue reading Scents During Sleep May Boost Learning
5 Habits That Are Ruining Your Night’s Sleep
There’s nothing worse than getting a bad night’s sleep. If you’re having trouble getting the right amount of shuteye, it might have something to do with your daily routine. Here’s a look at habits that can interfere with your sleep. 1. Eating a large meal before bed If you eat a full meal within an … Continue reading 5 Habits That Are Ruining Your Night’s Sleep
Migraine May Be Triggered 2 Days After Fragmented Sleep
A lot of people who get migraines are referred to sleep specialists to try to determine the cause. It makes sense, as migraines and sleep have long been linked through both research and anecdotal evidence. But now a new study has found that fragmented sleep—that is, low sleep efficiency—creates a 39% higher risk of migraine … Continue reading Migraine May Be Triggered 2 Days After Fragmented Sleep
How Does a Sleep Study Work?
A lot of men who snore, have insomnia or other health issues are sent in for a sleep study, also known as polysomnography. These non-invasive tests are sometimes done at home, but more often are held in a sleep lab at a hospital or sleep center. There’s nothing to be afraid of and the results … Continue reading How Does a Sleep Study Work?