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...
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...
Nov 2, 2010 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles
Whether it’s media hype or fact, talk of bed bugs has become top news in recent weeks. When you’re getting ready to crawl under the covers, you might want to know more about this insect that likes to set up its home nestled in your sheets. Thankfully, entomologist...
Oct 28, 2010 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
For anyone who has slept beside a snoring partner, you know how disruptive that can be to your own sleep. Have you ever wondered, though, could it be having a long-term effect on your marriage? Because one or more partners in a marriage can be a snorer, sleep apnea,...
Oct 26, 2010 | Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
It’s true that caffeine keeps you up at night and if you don’t get enough sleep you simply can’t function at your peak performance the following day. As with anything, coffee or other caffeinated drinks in moderation aren’t bad, but if you feel you’re overindulging...
Oct 14, 2010 | Sleep and health, Sleep and pregnancy, Sleep Articles
In a study examining the connection between insufficient sleep and blood pressure among pregnant women found that getting too little or too much sleep in early pregnancy is associated with elevated blood pressure in the third trimester. The study suggests that...
