Mar 21, 2012 | Relaxation, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
If you are struggling to get to sleep at night, stress may be the cause. Stress can take a toll on every aspect of our lives and sleep is no exception. The 2010 Stress in America Study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that 40% of us are...
Mar 15, 2012 | Sleep and health, Sleep tips
Everyone knows how important exercise is to a healthy lifestyle. When we work our muscles, they stay strong and flexible. Aerobic activity works our hearts, our lungs, and burns calories. There is no question that a healthy lifestyle includes a daily dose of...
Mar 8, 2012 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep and health
This week is Sleep Awareness Week and many of those involved in sleep medicine will be working to educate the public and raise awareness about the important role sleep plays in our lives. The National Sleep Foundation kicks off the week every year by releasing the...
Mar 1, 2012 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep and women, Sleep Articles
The picture of parenthood wouldn’t be complete without a reference to the bleary-eyed, sleep-deprived time spent taking care of brand new bundles of joy. It is often the first in a long line of parenting milestones that give parents everywhere a common bond. If you...
Feb 21, 2012 | Sleep and health, Sleep Disorder
Most people know that narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes people to fall asleep at unusual times. Although this condition is generally used for the comedic value with someone suddenly falling asleep while eating and winding up with their face in a bowl of...
Feb 15, 2012 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles
Sleep is one of the pillars of good health. It is as important to your wellbeing as the air you breathe and the food you eat. Like water, sleep is something we cannot survive without for an extended period of time. Studies have established the link between sleep and a...