Get good sleep even when wrestling jet lag

Dec 21, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep and holidays, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

With the holiday season in full swing many of you will be spending time in airports and will likely be heading into parts of the country that are in different time zones than you’re accustomed to. So, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an infrequent flier you will...

How to choose foods to help you snooze

Dec 10, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

Everyone knows the importance of getting a good night’s sleep – it helps you function and get through your day, whether work or school, much better. If you’re having trouble falling asleep you already know how hard it is to stay alert and concentrate on your daily...

Taking comfort in National Sleep Comfort Month and beyond

Dec 7, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Relaxation, Sleep and health

While you should strive every day to get a good night’s sleep, during November it comes to the forefront during National Sleep Comfort Month. In order to function at your highest level, you need to get sufficient sleep on a regular basis. If you find that you’re...

Sleep better at any age

Nov 16, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

Everyone knows that different stages of your life lead to altered sleep patterns – for example, hot flashes, pregnancy pains and many others effect a woman’s sleep. There are myriad other health concerns that could be silently interfering with your sleep and you might...

Health effects of oversleeping

Nov 13, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

Can you have too much of a good thing when it comes to sleep? Everyone knows you that a good night’s sleep is essential for good health so does that mean that more sleep is better? Not necessarily, because oversleeping is linked to myriad health problems ranging from...

Does waking early disrupt a teens natural rhythm?

Nov 4, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles

Attempting to get a teenager to a class that begins at 7 a.m. can be a herculean task at times. For parents, it’s almost impossible to get your adolescent to sleep at a “decent” hour. Researchers say that getting a teenager up at 6 a.m. disrupts certain chemical and...