September is World Alzheimer's Month! World Alzheimer's Month started back in September 2012. According to Alzheimer's Disease International, originally there was only World Alzheimer's Day, which is on September 21 each year. The month was created to enable all Alzheimer's associations worldwide … Read more about Alzheimer’s Awareness Events In Your Area
Ice Cream Before Bedtime
Who doesn't love some yummy ice cream after a long day? While everyone can agree that ice cream is delicious, you may want to pay attention to how close you're eating it before going to bed. Eating ice cream late at night can impair sleep because of its high sugar content, or it may lead to … Read more about Ice Cream Before Bedtime
The Connection Between Children’s Mental Health and Sleep
It's tough to get children to go to sleep, but a lack of it could seriously be harming their development We do not talk about children's mental health enough. Many parents are not aware of how a child's mental health could be impacting their sleep. Mental health and sleep go hand in hand … Read more about The Connection Between Children’s Mental Health and Sleep
Holiday Scents That Help You Relax
The perfect holiday scent is just what you need to get into the festive mood They say a scent can make memories come alive. The Harvard Gazette explains that the olfactory bulb, a structure in the front of the brain that sends information to the other areas of the … Read more about Holiday Scents That Help You Relax
How a Lack of Sleep Affects Learning
Most Students Need More Sleep Many factors contribute to why students are sleep-deprived. Biology and technology, including social media, all create the perfect storm to spoil sleep for students. When sleep-deprived, your focus and … Read more about How a Lack of Sleep Affects Learning
Sleepy Sunshine
The sunshine doesn't only bring happiness; it also brings sleepiness! July is Ultraviolet Safety Month! Everyone knows that laying in the sun for too long can harm your skin, but the right amount can lift your mood. Healthline states that exposure to sunlight increases the … Read more about Sleepy Sunshine
Stress & Sleep
Understanding Stress Everyone gets stressed out, and everyone sleeps, but did you know there is a strong relationship between the two? Stress can directly affect the amount of sleep you get and vice versa. The Sleep Foundation states that stress falls into 3 … Read more about Stress & Sleep
How Hops Helps With Sleep
Hops Have Sedative Effects What are hops? According to Healthline, they are the female flowers from the hop plant, Humulus Lupulus. They produce beer's bitter flavor. They have a history of use in herbal medicine, dating back to at least the Ninth Century in … Read more about How Hops Helps With Sleep
Why You Should Love Your Sleep
Treat yourself this Valentine's Day to some much-needed sleep Think of this moment: you’re snuggled up in bed, it's the perfect temperature in your room for sleeping, and your body wakes you up at 6 am since that’s the time you normally wake up during the week. You turn to look at your phone and … Read more about Why You Should Love Your Sleep
Why Dry January is Good for Your Health
Time to Cleanse What is Dry January? According to Healthline, t's kicking off the new year by cutting alcohol for an entire month. It's a trend that's gaining popularity each year. Alcohol Change UK founded Dry January in 2013. They started with 4,000 people that … Read more about Why Dry January is Good for Your Health
Make Sleep Your Priority in the New Year
Quality sleep will help you achieve your New Year's resolutions! The New Year's resolutions routine is similar for most people every year. You make a list of goals, start the year out strong by working on completing them, then Valentine's Day hits, and those goals begin to take a back seat. … Read more about Make Sleep Your Priority in the New Year
Why So Sleepy on Thanksgiving?
It’s Not the Turkey That’s Making You Tired After Thanksgiving Dinner Everyone knows the feeling, the excitement of Thanksgiving dinner, eating the delicious food, plopping yourself on the couch after, and feeling this wave of sleepiness rush … Read more about Why So Sleepy on Thanksgiving?