Apr 24, 2017 | Sleep and health, Sleep tips
As we move through cold and flu season, the key to staying healthy might just be getting a good night’s sleep. Research has shown that there is a direct link between sleep and the immune system. One of the consequences of sleep deprivation is a weakening of...
Dec 8, 2014 | Sleep and health, Sleep and holidays
The holidays are the most hectic, stressful time of the year for many people and it is easy to skip some sleep here and there in order to fit everything in. However, the more we learn about sleep, the clearer it becomes that this is a bad idea. In fact, if there is...
Feb 19, 2014 | Sleep and health
In recent years, sleep researchers have linked chronic lack of sleep with several serious health problems including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular problems. And the results of a new study indicate that we may also need to add cancer to that list. It seems...
Feb 3, 2014 | Sleep and health, Sleep and holidays, Sleep tips
If you can only pick one thing to change about your life in the New Year, you should choose to get one more hour of sleep each night. It might sound like a simple thing. It might seem like a much lower priority than other things like losing weight, reducing stress,...
Dec 16, 2013 | Sleep and pregnancy
Whether you are getting up to go to the bathroom or struggling with heartburn or just too uncomfortable to sleep, there is no question that it can be difficult to sleep when you are pregnant. But despite these difficulties, getting enough sleep is important to your...