Do you suffer from night starts?

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?

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

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?

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...

The science behind dreams, nightmares and sleep

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...

7 Tips to get a better nights’ sleep

Change your sleeping habits, change your daytime outlook! If you wake up tired and in a bad mood, chances are you aren’t getting enough restful sleep at night. With all of the stresses of the day, it’s sometimes hard to shut your mind off and relax enough to sleep,...