Sleep Well 
According to the CDC, the most commonly diagnosed sleep disorders include insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. However, doctors and sleep researchers have identified dozens of different sleep disorders that stem from a wide range of factors. Here are some relatively rare sleep-related conditions you may not know […]
Have you ever sat up at night questioning the general 8-hour routine we’ve established for ourselves? Or woke in the morning to wonder if there was a different way to achieve the same feeling of sleep? Fortunately, your curiosity is matched by others, and entire studies, societies, and history have […]
According to a recent report published in The Lancet, roughly one-quarter of American adults are not happy with their nightly sleeping patterns, while up to 10 percent may suffer from “full-fledged insomnia”. So, chances are your holiday gift shopping list includes at least one or two insomniacs. Here are some […]
There are measures you can take to get a good night’s rest, but by the same token, there are other activities that negatively affect your ability to sleep. Here are some of the major things to avoid before turning in for the evening. Watch TV, play video games, or surf […]
According to Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, the position in which you sleep may be linked to your personality type. The professor and his research team recently conducted a study that analyzed the sleep patterns of 1,000 subjects. Here’s what the study found: The […]
If you’ve ever gone from working out moderately, perhaps 2 times a week, to an amped up intense schedule of 4 times a week, you may have noticed a change in your sleep patterns. Currently, researchers and scientists are in hot debate over how sleep affects exercise and vise-versa, with […]
Melatonin This hormone is naturally produced in your body and can be purchased in pill form. Typically, 3-5 milligrams is all you need for a restful nights sleep and, though not habit forming, it is best to only take this substance when it’s truly needed as it could (though there […]
Need help getting to sleep? Nothing goes together better than some nice sleeping sounds while lying in a warm, cozy bed. Sleep apps are popular and range from various meditation, nature or ambient beats. On your next night in the sack, tune into a sleep app and relax to the […]
Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your health, but not everyone knows that getting too much sleep can be equally harmful. Conventional wisdom and modern medical science both agree that eight hours of sleep per night is ideal. When people sleep less than six hours […]
Most people will struggle with some form of insomnia over the course of their lives, and while many people can remedy their sleep problems with simple lifestyle adjustments, others need a bit of extra help. Herbal teas are a time-tested, natural method for curing insomnia and inducing sleep. The four […]
