5 Sleep Solutions For Shift Workers

Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is hard enough, but it can be especially challenging when you don’t have a regular work schedule. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 14% of Americans are employed through shift work, and these workers are more likely...

Terrifying Facts About Your Body When Sleep Deprived

We all know what it feels like to be sleep deprived, and it is not fun, to say the least. You may not be surprised to hear that according to Psychology Today, prolonged sleep deprivation is an assault on your entire biological system. What begins as fatigue,...

8 Things You’re Doing To Ruin Your Night’s Sleep

Do you wake up still feeling tired? Do you find your nights restless and anxious or have a hard time getting to sleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night often and have a hard time getting back to sleep? Many people form habits that disrupt their night’s...

You Won’t Believe You Haven’t Downloaded These 5 Sleep Apps

There are some ways technology can hinder our sleep, such as reading from an e-reader right before going to sleep or watching a television or computer screen in bed. However, there are ways technology can help your sleep too! Here are five apps from your smart phone...

Finding Your Perfect Match in the Bedroom – Time for Some Pillow Talk

Love is in the air. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to take a minute to emphasize the importance of pillow talk and finding your perfect match in the bedroom. Did you know that size and position really do matter? And finding your perfect match can solve or...

Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, sleep apnea affects 22 million Americans. It is most common in overweight men over 40, but it can affect anyone. There are three types of sleep apnea – obstructive, central, and mixed. Obstructive sleep apnea is...

Sleep by Numbers

From the recommended number of hours of sleep that adults need on a nightly basis (7) to the number of adults that are putting themselves at risk because of poor sleep habits (47 million), sleep is all about numbers. Here are a few numbers that will help you...

Why Alcohol Before Bed Is Not Good For Sleep

Many of us reach for a glass of wine or a beer to relax in the evening, especially if we have a hard time getting to sleep at night.   A glass of red wine is great for nodding off, right? You are actually wrong if you think so. There are several reasons why...

Three Types of Food to Improve Sleep

Catching More Zzzz’s Is As Easy As 1,2,3… It’s no secret that this is the time of year to get in shape and lose weight. What many people don’t realize is that getting quality sleep each night goes hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that you don’t...

Could Reading At Night Be Impairing Your Sleep?

Reading is one of the top favorite bedtime activities. It is relaxing, can be done laying down, and often puts people to sleep. If you are one of the few who still reads from a physical book made of paper, this activity is a great choice for bedtime. However, if you...