With St. Patrick's Day approaching, luck is in the air. What better way to celebrate than by appreciating the good fortune of a full night's sleep! Sleep is a magical thing that our bodies require to function properly. When we get a full night of sleep, we wake up feeling rejuvenated, … Read more about Lucky Zzz’s: Why You Should Feel Fortunate to Get a Full Night’s Sleep
Alzheimer’s Awareness Events In Your Area
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
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
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
Fruits, Veggies, and Sleep
Some certain fruits and vegetables have sleep-promoting properties According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a third of adults in the United States are not getting a healthy amount of sleep. Sleep quality affects your overall health and well-being, which is why … Read more about Fruits, Veggies, and 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
Sleep Tips to Help Avoid Becoming a Grinch This Holiday Season
Don't Be a Mean One Like the Grinch During the Holidays The holiday season is a hectic time for everyone. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays, buying presents for your family and friends, or trying to plan and cook that perfect holiday meal, enough is going on to make anyone turn … Read more about Sleep Tips to Help Avoid Becoming a Grinch This Holiday Season
Pumpkin Seeds and Sleep
What's so great about pumpkin seeds? Everything! Pumpkin seeds are a delicious and healthy snack. They are also a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. You may know them as pepitas, which is Spanish for "little seed of squash." Pumpkin seeds might be tiny but packed with so … Read more about Pumpkin Seeds and Sleep