Sleep by Numbers

From the recommended number of hours of sleep that adults need on a nightly basis (7) to the number of adults that are putting themselves at risk because of poor sleep habits (47 million), sleep is all about numbers. Here are a few numbers that will help you...

Why Alcohol Before Bed Is Not Good For Sleep

Many of us reach for a glass of wine or a beer to relax in the evening, especially if we have a hard time getting to sleep at night.   A glass of red wine is great for nodding off, right? You are actually wrong if you think so. There are several reasons why...

Three Types of Food to Improve Sleep

Catching More Zzzz’s Is As Easy As 1,2,3… It’s no secret that this is the time of year to get in shape and lose weight. What many people don’t realize is that getting quality sleep each night goes hand in hand with a healthy lifestyle. The good news is that you don’t...

Could Reading At Night Be Impairing Your Sleep?

Reading is one of the top favorite bedtime activities. It is relaxing, can be done laying down, and often puts people to sleep. If you are one of the few who still reads from a physical book made of paper, this activity is a great choice for bedtime. However, if you...

5 Weeks to Better Sleep

When it comes to sleep, you need to get in the ‘goldilocks’ zone. Getting too little sleep can affect your health in the short term and cause problems with everything from remembering to driving. But getting too much sleep isn’t good for you either. Over time,...

Is Your Smart Phone Stealing Your Sleep?

Our smart phones have become our constant companions, so much so that many people don’t even realize how often they are checking them or how disruptive they are to important parts of life like sleep. Most of us take our phones with us to bed, using those last few...