Can napping make your brain bigger? Yes, says a recent study from researchers at University College London, published in the medical journal Sleep Health. Looking at nearly 400,000 people...
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Finding the Right Insomnia Medication
Not all sleep medications work for everyone. Here’s how to work with your doctor to find the right treatment for you… Go behavioral first. Consult a...
A Gentler Way to Start Your Day
Sunrise alarm clocks,” also known as “dawn simulators,” emit slow-building light that mimics the rising sun. Not only is this a gentle way to wake,...
When Allergies Disrupt Sleep
If you’re like most people, your summer bucket list includes soaking up the sunny weather—taking long strolls outside, working in the garden, swimming at the...
These Are the Times You Really Need a Sleeping Pill
There are many possible downsides from regular, long-term use of sleeping pills, a class of drugs that doctors call hypnotics. A study in the American Journal of...
New Treatments for Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition that can endanger your overall health. The risks from untreated apnea include high blood pressure, worsening...
Power Naps – How Long Should You Sleep?
The secret to successful napping is to keep your naps short. Naps that last fewer than 30 minutes bring a host of benefits. Among recent...
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Scientists know what the effects of sleep deprivation are. You get sick in a lot of different ways. Many of which you may not relate…
The Best Natural Sleep Aids
If you want to find out about the best natural sleep aids—what they are, and how many Americans can benefit from them then continue reading...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are uncertain and frustrating illnesses. Lifestyle changes can help to alleviate the symptoms though.
How to Improve Sleep Hygiene
Good sleep hygiene, daily and nightly habits, can prevent insomnia helping you write your own ticket to dreamland. Start beating your insomnia today.
The Strangest Sleep Disorder
You wake up in the middle of the night and realize that you can’t move. You’re frozen in place and feel a heavy weight upon...
