Today is National Pistachio Day! Did you know eating some pistachios before bed can help you sleep better? Not only are they absolutely delicious, but they also contain a significant amount of melatonin. According to sleep.org, melatonin helps control your daily sleep-wake cycles and when you … Read more about Pistachios And Sleep
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
Cocoa Benefits
Today is National Cocoa Day!There are many benefits to consuming Cocoa. Cocoa is a powder made from the seeds of the Cacao plant. Did you know that Cocoa can make you happy? There was a study done by the Journal of Psychopharmacology showing that dark chocolate containing a high content of cocoa can … Read more about Cocoa Benefits
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 and … 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 average … 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 is … Read more about Drowsy Driving
Men’s Health And Sleep
June is Men's Health Month and this week is Men's Health Week!In honor of Men's Health Month and Men's Health Week, we're focusing on men's health and specifically their sleep! President Bill Clinton signed the bill establishing Men's Health Week back on May 31, 1994.Men's health is extremely … Read more about Men’s Health And Sleep
The Perfect Nap
Sometimes you just need that mid-day shuteyeWhat constitutes a "perfect nap"? Some people may nap for hours while others only nap for a few minutes. There has been research done to find out the amount of time that is considered to be a "perfect nap" for the human body. According to sleep.org, 20-30 … Read more about The Perfect Nap
Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
The signs and symptoms can vary from person to person Main symptoms of Sleep Apnea: Loud SnoringGasping For Air During SleepMorning HeadacheRestless Sleep Excessive Daytime SleepinessIrritability Poor ConcentrationWitnessed Pauses In Breathing While You SleepOut of all of these symptoms, the most … Read more about Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
You've probably heard of Sleep Apnea, but what exactly is it? Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. The body is then deprived of oxygen. Left untreated, Sleep Apnea can result in a number of health problems including: Heart … Read more about Sleep Apnea
