How to Reset Your Sleep Cycle

Did you know that the human body has a sort of built-in clock? This internal clock is known scientifically as the circadian clock. The National Sleep Foundation states that our internal circadian biological clocks regulate the timing of periods of sleepiness and...

Is There Really A Sleep Switch?

New research indicates that there may be a biological “switch” in our brains that makes us go to sleep.  For the millions of people who struggle to get the sleep they need because of insomnia and other sleep disorders, this initial finding offers hope of more...

7 Secrets to a Perfect Night Sleep

Have you ever wondered how other people do it, fall asleep right away and stay asleep all night long?  If you are like the millions of Americans who struggle to get the sleep they need, you may be wondering if those sound sleepers know something you don’t. Well, this...

What Astronauts Can Teach Us About Sleep

Our exploration of space has given us many things like Velcro and LEDs, but the most important thing we, as a species, may get from our spaceflights is a concrete view of what happens when we don’t get enough sleep.  A groundbreaking study into the effects of...