Frequent Questions About Sleep Problems What are sleep disorders? There are at least 84 disorders of sleeping and waking that interfere with the quality of life, personal health, and endanger public safety because of their role in traffic and industrial accidents. These include problems with staying awake or maintaining a regular sleep/wake cycle, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, sleep-related seizures, bedwetting, nightmares, insomnia, … Read More
22 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Sleep
Most of what we know about sleep has only been discovered in the past 25 years, but it’s fair to say we’ve made up for… By Chris Thomson Most of what we know about sleep has only been discovered in the past 25 years, but it’s fair to say we’ve made up for it. Scientists and researchers all over … Read More
How to Relax Before Going to Bed
Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep in order to function well the next day.[1] However, mental and physical stress can make it difficult to relax enough before bed to get a good night’s rest. Luckily there are steps you can take to help you relax and ensure you regularly get the rest you need. Method 1 Relaxing … Read More
Tips and Facts about sleep
3 Things That Could Help You Sleep Better Stop using all technology 30 min before bed- no cell phone- no lap top- no kindle. The light block melatonin which can help you fall asleep. A 30 min wind down with relaxation and reading (a paper book) can make it easier to fall asleep. No caffeine after 3 PM. Sleep only … Read More
Why Is Sleep Important?
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain … Read More
11 Tips to Get a Good Sleep
Healthy Sleep Tips Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to … Read More
Symptoms & Types of Sleep Problems
Sleep Problems If you have trouble getting to sleep or sleeping through the night, if you wake up too early or have a hard time waking up at all, or if you are overly tired during the day, you may have one of the following sleep problems.circadian Overview of Sleep Problems Learn about some common sleep disorders. Sleep Problems in … Read More
19 Ways to Fall Asleep Fast
by Royale Scuderi There are a few lucky people out there who have absolutely no trouble falling asleep at night. The minute their head hits the pillow, they’re out. The rest of us lie in bed staring at the ceiling, tossing and turning, counting sheep or minutes, or snore, waiting for the mercy of blessed sleep to come. Lack of … Read More
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
Signs that You’re Not Getting Enough and What to Do About It When you’re scrambling to meet the demands of a busy schedule, cutting back on sleep may seem like the only answer. Sacrificing an hour or two of rest in order to get more done may sound like a reasonable trade-off. But the truth is that even minimal sleep … Read More
What Makes A Good Night’s Sleep?
Importance of Bedroom Elements to a Good Night’s Sleep Great news: more than three-fourths (76%) of those surveyed say that they had a good night’s sleep at least a few nights a week! Most people say they sleep an average of 6 hours and 44 minutes on work nights and 7 hours and 35 minutes on non-work nights. We wanted … Read More