How can I reset my internal clock and get a better night’s sleep

Even if you were born an early bird or a night owl, you can adjust your sleep time to address your life’s needs. If you want to try and change your internal clock you can if you adhere to a strict sleep schedule for the long term. We don’t have all that much control...

Do you suffer from night starts?

Have you ever experienced a night start? A night start happens right before you’re dropping off into sleep.    People who have night starts have the feeling they’re falling and then wake suddenly; jerking – or, starting – out of sleep. Individuals who suffer this...

Is there a connection between sleep deprivation and obesity?

The startling statistic today is that more than one-third of American adults are obese and childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years. Doctors know there are several factors behind obesity including: more sedentary lifestyles (lack of regular...

The science behind dreams, nightmares and sleep

It’s said that we dream every time we sleep. Both are common features of sleep but the complexity of them still baffles researchers. Even the basics of the hows and whys of dreaming remain a source of intrigue. Some theories suggest that dreams help your brain process...

New Study: More Sleep Linked to Healthier and Thinner Kids

A new study by the National Institute of Health suggests that children who get more sleep, even if it’s only “catch-up” sleep on weekends, may be protected against obesity and other metabolic problems. The study conducted among more than 300 children...

7 Tips to get a better nights’ sleep

Change your sleeping habits, change your daytime outlook! If you wake up tired and in a bad mood, chances are you aren’t getting enough restful sleep at night. With all of the stresses of the day, it’s sometimes hard to shut your mind off and relax enough to sleep,...