We have all been there. You are laying in your bed, snuggled into a great book and then, boom. The next thing you know five hours have passed and you’re not sure when you even fell asleep. It starts out with a slow drooping of the eyes and you begin to be lulled to bed. …
Most of us experience very similar dream sequences and themes from night to night. Of course, the frequency, intensity, and vividness of our dreams can vary widely, but most dream themes and symbolism is shared between us all. Read on to learn more about some of the most common dreams we all have. Have you …
Most travelers try to make the most of their limited time when on vacation, yet fail to take into account the leap in time zones they make in a matter of hours. It can take your body’s internal clock several days to catch up to that leap, and in the meantime, you’re likely to experience …
Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women. While symptoms may vary from woman to woman, it is common to experience sleep problems. Many factors, such as hormonal changes, hot flashes, depression and mood swings, and coincidental social issues, impact sleep quality. In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between …
Everyone has had their memory fail them at one point or another. Whether it is forgetting a name or struggling to remember what you did the day before. It is common to think we are too busy with our fast-paced lives too remember some of the things we tend to forget, but getting a good …
After a night of no sleep, everyone feels awful. No matter what caused the sleepless night, the day after is terrible for everybody. A lack of sleep is followed by headaches, nausea and body aches. We often take sleep for granted, but when we don’t get enough, we realize just how important it is. Sleep …
The heat of the summer is upon us. The temperature is rising. Some would say, too hot. It’s all fun and games while you’re swimming in the pool and sipping on your favorite drink soaking up the sun, but then evening falls. A hot bedroom can leave you uncomfortable, disrupting the quality of your sleep, …
Do you toss and turn at night or wake up periodically? Are you too hot or too cold when trying to go to sleep? For most people, the temperature has to be set just right in order to sleep well. If you didn’t know, the thermostat can either make or break your good night’s sleep. …
Drowsiness is one of the main side effects of some antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine, which can be found in Benedryl and doxylamine succinate, which is found in Nyquil. And because of their powerful sedating abilities, antihistamines are also the main ingredients that are found in many over-the-counter sleep aids. But why do antihistamine medications make …
You already know that men and women are different in a lot of ways. One of these ways include sleep habits. As surprising as it may seem, there are many differences between the two sexes when it comes to getting their zzz’s. The amount of sleep that they require and the sleep challenges that they …
