Sleep Well 
You’re late to work, didn’t eat breakfast, and in a cranky mood again because you decided to hit the snoozer an extra few times. Meanwhile, your bubbly coworker is chattering away about how productive their morning before work was…and even though you want to punch them, at the same time […]
We all know that sleep is very important to our health in a number of major ways: it affects metabolism, memory, mood, immune function, and cardiovascular health. A lack of sleep can make it difficult to carry out basic tasks and can even be dangerous, if the deprivation levels get […]
Getting a good night sleep when pregnant is no easy task, but is essential for proper fetal development and for the mom-to-be’s well being. Many sleepless nights can leave fatigued moms more susceptible to colds, illnesses or depressive symptoms. No matter how large your tummy is, there is hope for […]
It’s fairly common knowledge that smoking tobacco is bad for one’s health. The activity has been linked to numerous types of cancer, heart and lung disease, elevated blood pressure, stroke, and a laundry list of other medical conditions. Now, a new research study published in the 2014 issue of The […]
Trying to count sheep and it just isn’t doing the trick when it comes to catching some shuteye? Sometimes men and women are affected differently by sleep and for men, it’s important to take a step back and figure out what to do to beat the bedtime blues. Here are […]
Calling all the ladies out there trying to catch some refreshing Zzz’s! According to the National Sleep Foundation, two-thirds of women experience snooze issues at least a few nights each week, due to problems that are specific to females. Looking to rendezvous with the sandman? Here are 7 sleep tips […]
Ok, perhaps calling your sleepwear “jammies” is more of a little kid thing, but as long as they do the job, who cares what you call them? What material your sleepwear is made of is by far the most important factor in comfort. These fabrics will be sure to give […]
Sneezing, wheezing and rustling around under the covers are just three of the many sleep-disrupting behaviors your partner exhibits while they’re sick. Left unaddressed, each one of these actions will grate your nerve like nails scratching resolutely against a chalkboard. Instead of letting irritation take hold and making your loved […]
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside an animal’s mind while it’s asleep? Well, you’re not alone―and the answers may surprise you. In 2001, one of the first definitive studies to explore what animals dream about was published by a team of MIT researchers in the scientific journal, Neuron. […]
We spend roughly a third of our life asleep, and yet we rarely give it more of a thought than how we want more of it when the alarm clock goes buzzing off Monday morning. But, having staked a third of our life so far in this ancient practice, humans […]
