The final months of the year (and the first few of the next year) bring with them some of the best things. Thanksgiving, Christmas, changing leaves and, depending on where you live, cold weather. While for many, this is a great excuse to get cozy for the holidays, cold nights can prove to be a …
Your sleeping position can have a major impact on your sleep quality — as well as your overall health. Poor posture could cause back and neck pain, fatigue, sleep apnea, muscle cramping, impaired circulation, headaches, heartburn, tummy troubles, and even premature wrinkles. Here’s a look at the best to worst sleeping positions. The Best: Back …
Though it’s often considered the most inactive part of your day, sleep is arguably the single most important activity for our bodies. It is during this nightly slumber that our brain cells recharge and repair themselves. With the recommended amount of sleep being 8 hours for those aged 19-55, 35% of Americans still describe their …
You need sleep as much as you need to breathe and eat. Sleep allows your body to repair your physical and mental health and prepare for another day. In children and adolescents, hormones that promote growth are released during sleep. These hormones help build muscle mass as well as make repairs to damaged cells and …
Nightmares are dreams that trigger strong feelings of fear, terror, distress, or anxiety. They feel more vivid or intense than a bad dream, and nightmares often cause the sleeper to wake up and experience intense feelings upon waking. People who wake up during a nightmare are likely to remember the details of it. 7 Factors …
For many of us, it’s a crucial part to beginning our day; a vital fuel necessary before we do anything or talk to anyone. A cup of coffee can be the difference between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to our family and coworkers. With dozens of different ways to prepare it and often immediate effects, …
Up to 40 million Americans currently suffer from some form of chronic sleep disorder. For those unfortunate few, sleep is far from restful, and can cause anxiety about what awaits them when their eyes finally shut. In addition to the sleep deprivation, sleep disorders are often a traumatizing experience for patients and, in extreme cases, …
Mornings can be rough for everyone in the family: waking up, preparing for work, getting the kids ready for school, and all while making enough time to squeeze in a healthy breakfast. As a parent, you need to make sure your children are ready and alert for a full day of school while giving yourself …
The quality and duration of your sleep, as well as the phase of sleep you’re in when you wake up, can set your day in motion. It makes sense, then, to invest in getting the best night’s sleep you can. There are mobile phone applications you can download to help monitor sleep, including ones that …
Halloween frights are plenty of fun for brave little boys and girls – at least during the daytime, when the lights are on and mom and dad are close to protect them. But when bedtime comes and the lights are out… well, that’s another story. It’s hard enough to teach your kids to learn how …
