Get good sleep even when wrestling jet lag

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

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...

Can aerobics help you sleep better

More than 50 percent of middle aged and older adults complain of chronic insomnia symptoms and it’s been found that these adults may gain relief from their insomnia by participating in aerobic exercise. A study, completed by the Feinberg School of Medicine at...

It’s turkey time! Does that mean you’ll be falling asleep in the middle of it all?

We’ve either all heard the story that you eat turkey and then you fall asleep, right? It was even spoofed on a Seinfeld episode when Jerry met a woman who had a collection of never-before-opened classic toys that he wanted to play with. He and his friends fed her...

Check with your doctor if diabetes is affecting your sleep

If you’re a diabetic and find that your blood sugar levels are out of control, the problem could be that you simply aren’t getting enough sleep. According to Lynn Maarouf, RD, diabetes education director of the Stark Diabetes Center at the University of Texas, “Any...

Sleep better at any age

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...