Exercising Can Promote Better Sleep at Night!What is exercise? According to the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, "Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body used to improve health and maintain fitness.” There are … Read more about Exercise and Sleep
Sleep, Stress, and Hypertension
Decoding the ConnectionWe define stress as "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances." - Oxford English DictionaryHypertension, often referred to as High Blood Pressure (HBP), is defined as "the force of blood flowing through your … Read more about Sleep, Stress, and Hypertension
Vitamins, Minerals, and Sleep
Sleep is something everyone should take seriouslyGetting the correct amount of sleep each night is vital to your overall health. Numerous studies show that sleep helps your brain function and lowers your risk of many different heart complications like heart disease and diabetes.If you … Read more about Vitamins, Minerals, and Sleep
How Sleep Impacts The Immune System
Did you know a lack of sleep can seriously impact your immune system?The average person needs between 7-9 hours of sleep per night with babies, children, and teenagers needing more. The National Sleep Foundation states that sleep is a vital indicator of your overall health and well-being. … Read more about How Sleep Impacts The Immune System
Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Health
Sleep is so important to your overall health and well-being!Sleep affects every part of your body. If you don't get enough sleep at night you can end up with some serious chronic health problems. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that on average, people need between 7-9 … Read more about Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Health
Sleep And Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month!According to The Mayo Clinic, Heart Disease describes a range of conditions that affect your heart. The types of ailments under the umbrella of Heart Disease can include coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and congenital heart defects.Heart Disease is the … Read more about Sleep And Heart Disease
Hectic Holiday Sleep
The holiday season is a busy one, but throughout the craziness, you should make sure you're still getting your sleep!Between rushing around to get those last-minute holiday gifts and making sure everything is ready to go for your holiday dinner, many people find the holiday season to be the most … Read more about Hectic Holiday Sleep
Breast Cancer And Sleep Connection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!It's vital to know what breast cancer is and how it develops. Breast cancer occurs as a result of mutations. BreastCancer.org explains how these mutations work in one of their articles. When there's a changed cell, it gains the ability to keep dividing … Read more about Breast Cancer And Sleep Connection
Sleep Affects Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day!Did you know that people with mental health problems are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders? There's a significant connection between sleep and mental health. According to the Harvard Medical School Mental Health Letter (2019), every 90 minutes, an … Read more about Sleep Affects Mental Health
Scary Sleep Disorders
Sleep can be scary! When most people think of sleep, they think of being calm and relaxed. After a long day, most people can't wait to just jump into bed and go to sleep. Did you know that there are some sleep disorders out there that are scary and downright frightening? Often, people who have … Read more about Scary Sleep Disorders
Yoga And Sleep
September is National Yoga Awareness Month! Everyone knows that Yoga helps your body relax, but did you know it could also help you sleep? A lot of people have sleep issues because of different forms of stress and anxiety in their life. Relaxing with meditation and Yoga may help to improve your … Read more about Yoga And Sleep
Drowsy Driving
One of the biggest rules taught from the time you are little is: Safety First... but how many of us really follow that rule?A major safety problem in the United States is drowsy driving. Many people don't think of it as a big issue, but the results of drowsy driving are truly alarming.What … Read more about Drowsy Driving
