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Sleeping While Pregnant

Expectant parents know that it’ll be harder to get a good night’s sleep after their little one arrives, but who would have guessed that getting enough sleep during pregnancy would be difficult too? When you’re pregnant, your body goes through a variety of changes and thee changes tend to disrupt your usual slumber. This can […]

by admin May 30, 2014

Naps and Brain Benefits

Napping can have great benefits for your brain and body, but sometimes after waking up a from a nap, you feel groggy and almost as if you are more tired than you were before taking the nap. When you sleep for too long during a nap, you fall into a stage of sleep that is […]

by admin May 29, 2014

Smartphone Apps to Help You Sleep

Everyone has trouble falling asleep. Studying for school, stressed about work and over indulging in your favorite TV shows until all hours of the night can leave your mind and body too stimulated to rest. In most cases, your smartphone may not the best source of relaxation. It’s easy to get distracted with social apps […]

by admin May 27, 2014

Mattress Types

Mattresses are designed to provide the support and comfort you need to relax and rest. If you’ve had your mattress for a while, it may be time to buy a new one. Research shows that people sleep better and suffer less back pain when sleeping on a newer bed. Matching your specific comfort needs is […]

by admin May 19, 2014

Falling Asleep When You’re Wide Awake

Not being able to fall asleep when you want to is agonizing. In order to get a better night’s sleep, you need to perfect your sleep hygiene. This includes developing a regular sleep schedule, using your bed only for sleep and ditching electronics and caffeine before bedtime. Following these tips may also help you sleep […]

by admin May 19, 2014

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder that causes people to get up and walk or perform other activities while sleeping. Symptoms of sleepwalking disorder ranges from simply sitting up and looking around, to walking around, to leaving and even driving long distances. It is a common misconception that a sleepwalker should not be awakened. It is […]

by admin May 6, 2014

Effects of Sleep Deprivation

We all know not getting enough sleep at night can make us cranky in the morning. What we don’t know is how lack of sleep impacts the rest of your body as well. It can affect your health, looks and even your ability to lose weight. Sleep Loss Dumbs You Down Sleep plays a critical […]

by admin May 1, 2014