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The human body is naturally wired to be awake during the day and to sleep at night. However not all career paths offer the luxury of sleep while the sun is down. Emergency room nurses, late night security guards and bakers are all working hard through the night while the rest of us are sleeping. […]

Getting adequate quality sleep at night is a key part of a healthy lifestyle and can benefit your heart, weight and mind. It not only helps you feel healthier and more energized, but it also goes beyond boosting your mood and getting rid of dark circles under your eyes. Curb Inflammation Inflammation is linked to heart […]

Falling asleep during the day can be relaxing and re-energize you for a night out later. However, sleeping during an important meeting or class can lead to yelling, detention or even losing your job. Reckless slumbering also often leads to missing out on the entire day, as comfortable as it may seem. Getting a good […]

Chronic snoring affects up to 45% of the adult population. Habitual snorers can be at risk for serious health problems, including obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea creates several problems, including: – Long interruptions of breathing caused by partial or total obstruction or blockage of the airway – Frequent waking sleep – Light sleeping – Strain […]

Sleep paralysis is a trick our mind plays on us which causes a state of complete muscle weakness where people are paralyzed at the onset of sleep or upon waking. Your mind is mentally awake, but you are physically asleep and paralyzed. It is a disorienting condition that can also cause terrifying hallucinations. The effects […]

Most people believe that there is only one way to sleep: go to sleep at night for 6-8 hours, wake up in the morning, stay awake for 16-18 hours and then repeat. This is called a monophasic sleep cycle, which is actually 1 of 5 major sleep cycles used throughout history. The other 4 cycles are […]

We’ve always heard that you shouldn’t eat after a certain time of the day because it can cause weight gain. Although this was ever proven to be true, the food you eat before you go to bed can have positive or negatives affects on how you sleep that night. Best Foods before Bed Cherries – […]

Keeping your mattress clean is important for extending its life and maintaining a comfortable sleeping atmosphere. We spend approximately a third of our lives sleeping, so why not make the space as clean and comfortable as possible? With just a few simple steps your mattress will stay fresh for a long time! Buy a Mattress […]

How you feel while you are awake can heavily depend on how well you slept the night before. Similarly, your daily routine can also have an impact on the quality of rest you get at night. It is important to experiment with different sleep strategies to see what works best for you. – Sticking with […]

How you sleep at night can play a big role in your overall health. While getting enough sleep is very important, how you sleep also plays a big factor. Different sleeping positions can affect your back, neck and spine as well as snoring, insomnia and sleep apnea. While sleeping on your back with your arms […]