How Sleepy Are You?

It’s time to face facts … we are a nation of sleepy people.  Many of us just aren’t getting the 7-8 hours of sleep each night that experts recommend for good health.  The reasons we are so sleepy vary from diagnosed sleep disorders to bad sleep habits to stress to...

7 Reasons to Sleep Naked

While sleeping sans PJs might seem like something you would do for intimate reasons, it turns out that being naked between the sheets is actually better for your health.  Check out these reasons why sleeping in your birthday suit might be the best way to get a great...

Do’s and Don’ts of a Good Night Sleep

Recent research has rapidly expanded our understanding of sleep and its importance to a healthy lifestyle but all this new information can lead to a lot of confusion. This list of do’s and don’ts will help you establish a healthy sleep hygiene routine so that you can...

How to Get Kids Back to Bed for Back to School

The start of the new school year is just around the corner and for many families this means more than just getting back to school supplies in order; it means it is time to get back to bedtime.  Summer days are long and summer schedules can be less structured than...

When it Comes to Sleep, is 7 the New 8?

If I asked you how much sleep you are supposed to get every night, odds are you would answer ‘8’ which has been the standard recommendation from the medical community for as long as most of us can remember.  But it turns out that we may not need quite that much sleep...

15 Things to Try When You Can’t Seem to Sleep

Everyone has a sleepless night now and then, but if you seem to be struggling with sleep more nights than not, talk to your doctor to make sure you don’t have an underlying problem.  Then, use these 15 tips to help improve your sleep.   Exercise – Working out...