How Sleepy Are You?

It’s time to face facts … we are a nation of sleepy people.  Many of us just aren’t getting the 7-8 hours of sleep each night that experts recommend for good health.  The reasons we are so sleepy vary from diagnosed sleep disorders to bad sleep habits to stress to...

What You Need to Know about Shift Work and Sleep

If you always find yourself going to work when other people are heading home or are at work when most people are sleeping you may be at risk for a sleep disorder called Shift Work Disorder.  This sleep disorder can affect those who work schedules outside the regular...

What You Need to Know About RLS

Experts believe that the sleep of 12 million Americans may be disrupted by a sleep disorder that many are not even aware they have.  The sleep disorder, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), causes sufferers to experience an overwhelming need to move their legs or other parts...

Sleep and the American Family

Earlier this year, the National Sleep Foundation released the results of the 2024 Sleep in America poll.  The topic of this year’s poll was Sleep in the American Family and the findings are unlikely to surprise many people.  Overall, American families are struggling...

Too Little Sleep May Burn Out Your Brain

By now, we all know that not getting enough sleep is very bad for your health. Not getting enough sleep increases your risk for diabetes, cardiovascular problems, obesity, and even high blood pressure. It impairs your attention, focus, memory, and alertness. It makes...