Does your child need throat surgery to address a sleep disorder?

Feb 28, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health

If you’re a parent who’s taken a flashlight to your child’s mouth (and it isn’t the first time) you might find anything from enlarged tonsils to swollen red glands. Having your child’s tonsils (tonsillectomy) or adenoids removed (adenoidectomy) is something many...

Break these bad bedtime habits

Feb 16, 2011 | Dreams, Kids and sleep, Relaxation, Sleep and health

As adults, we know we need a good night’s sleep in order to perform at our peak, but we don’t always practice what we preach. We offer these seven tips to break your bad bedtime habits to help you get a better night’s sleep.  Get into a routine. It might be tempting...

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

Feb 10, 2011 | Dreams, Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

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?

Feb 8, 2011 | Dreams, Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

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 problem...

Is there a connection between sleep deprivation and obesity?

Feb 3, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep and weight Loss, Sleep Articles

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

Jan 26, 2011 | Dreams, Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

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...