Behaviors That Help You Sleep
No one likes to toss and turn all night. There are things you can do to help yourself get a better night’s rest. A consistent wind-down routine every day can help you fall asleep more quickly and reliably. Take a Hot Bath Your temperature naturally dips at night. Two hours before bed, soak in the […]
Going To Bed Angry
We all know firsthand that sleep affects our mood. After a sleepless night you may be more irritable and vulnerable to stress and once you sleep, your mood often returns to normal. The same can go for the other way around too. We’ve all heard the saying “never go to bed angry”. Now research has […]
Arranging your furniture can be one of the hardest decisions you make in a room. If you take the time to create a great furniture arrangement to start with, you will never have to rearrange. While experts say that the surest way to a flawless set up is trial and error, there are a few […]
Sleeping Positions for Couples
Whether you spoon or sleep back to back can be an indicator of how happy or satisfied you and your partner are in your relationship. Sleeping in a pose that lets you both stay comfortable and also allows body contact helps strengthen your bond. These sleeping positions can help you snuggle up at night, as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]