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...

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...

Sleep myths: Separating fact from fiction

Feb 1, 2011 | Dreams, Relaxation, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

On those days when people have deadlines or too many items on the to-do list they feel they can skip sleep or make it up on another day. We’re here to tell you that – along with the other items on this list – are fiction not fact. Fiction #1: Sleep is an option not a...

How do you know when tired is too tired?

Jan 28, 2011 | Relaxation, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips

Do you think that everyone, except for you, hops out of bed bright eyed and bushy tailed? It’s not likely. The simple fact is that Americans, especially women, are tired because everyone is sleeping less than they used to. In the past, individuals slept about 10 hours...