5 Tips for Starting the Semester on the Right Side of the Bed

Everyone knows that all college students keep strange hours and that the demands of a college schedule often leave you sleep-deprived and drowsy.  Unfortunately, your graduation from high school didn’t decrease the amount of sleep you need.  Most college students need...

Is your pillow as clean as you think? 5 Things you should know

Do you know how old your pillow is?  Many of us don’t realize that pillows are meant to have a shelf life and that they may be harboring germs as bad as those you might find in a public bathroom.  A recent study from Sleepbetter.org had some hair-raising results that...

Can You Pay-off Your Sleep Debt?

If you are like most people, it can be easy to fall behind in making deposits in your sleep bank.  There is always something on your to do list that seems more important than getting a good night’s sleep.  We all seem to think that the amount of sleep we need is...

Four Tips to Avoiding Insufficient Funds in Your Sleep Bank

Imagine this.  On your drive home from a long, hectic day at the office, you catch yourself nodding off.  You dive into the evening whirlwind of homework, dinner, dishes, and chores, and notice your temper is flaring, your patience is short and your head is...

7 Steps to a Good Night’s Sleep

It seems like there is a new study every week reinforcing the idea that getting the right amount of sleep is as important to our long term health as eating right and exercising.  But just like sticking to your diet when faced with your favorite dessert can be...

Can’t Sleep? Maybe Your Brain Needs a Cold Shower

For all those suffering with insomnia, help may be on the way.  Research presented at Sleep 2011, the annual meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society, offers hope for a safe, natural alternative to sleeping pills for those who...