Health effects of oversleeping

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...

How to relax before bedtime

After a long, stressful day at the office or chasing the kids around, crawling under the covers sounds like the best idea ever. What if, once you crawl into bed and shut your eyes only to find yourself laying there unable to fall asleep?  Try these four relaxation...

Does waking early disrupt a teens natural rhythm?

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...

Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite

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...

Could a Sleep Problem Be Destroying Your Marriage?

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,...

7 tips to quit caffeine for a better night’s sleep

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...