At a Glance In contrast to widely held beliefs, alcohol has very few positive effects on sleep. There are numerous negative effects to consuming alcohol before bedtime, including increased insomnia and a reduction in sleep quality We discuss the scientific evidence regarding the effects of alcohol on sleep in relation to normal, healthy sleep patterns …
At a Glance Sleeping with socks on has a surprising number of health benefits. Sleeping with socks on can help your body’s thermoregulatory system to work more effectively, helping you to sleep faster and prevent night sweats. There are also a number of reasons not to wear socks while sleeping, including restricting blood flow and …
At a Glance Insomnia is a distressing condition which can severely affect health, damage relationships and cause accidents. Exercise can improve the length and quality of sleep, and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep at bedtime. Not all types of exercise are beneficial in improving sleep, and the time of day you exercise …
At a Glance Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body that tells your brain when it’s time to sleep Levels of melatonin are disrupted by factors like bright artificial lighting and coffee, resulting in restlessness and insomnia Melatonin supplements have been scientifically shown to aid sleep – allowing people to fall asleep faster, …
Eating and sleeping are two of the greatest pleasures in life, but it’s sad to say that the two don’t usually go well together (I still need to work on my sleep-eating skills.) Most people will tell you that eating before bed is a bad idea, as it will speed up your body in order …
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Insomnia is a very common health issue with an estimated third of Americans regularly having problems sleeping. Around half of those might experience sleeplessness once or maybe twice a week, which is bad enough. But for the remaining half it’s an even more regular and therefore even more serious problem. Here is what you need …
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Can’t get comfortable at night? Does your back ache in the morning, or do you feel more exhausted than when you went to bed? Does your heartburn, sleep apnea, or asthma make it hard for you to sleep? You should try these healthy sleeping position as sleeping is one of the most important part of your …
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Do you suffer from insomnia or just have trouble getting to sleep? A common issue with vast amounts of people is lack of melatonin or melatonin release at the wrong times. If this applies to you, then using a melatonin supplement could solve your problems and correct your sleep cycle. But what is melatonin? What …
Maybe you’re a hopeless insomniac, or maybe you just want more focus so you can kick butt at your job. Whoever you are, you’re probably here for one reason: you want to get serious about naps. Awesome! And getting more sleep is a great reason to ramp up your napping efforts. But did you know …