Women: Want to Weigh Less? Get More Sleep

On January 23rd, people around the world will observe Women’s Healthy Weight Day.  This observance, now in its 21st year, centers around providing women and young girls with examples of what a healthy weight looks like as well as permission to feel good at a healthy...

How Sleep Benefits Your Physical Health

If you have ever tossed and turned all night only to wake-up grouchy, you know that not getting enough sleep can have a serious impact on your mood and mental state.  But you may not realize how big of an impact the amount of sleep you get has on your physical...

7 Reasons You Need to Get a Good Night Sleep

If you are feeling stressed and like skipping a little sleep to get caught up on tasks or so that you can fit in a little time for fun, you might want to reconsider.  According to the National Sleep Foundation, skipping sleep because you are stressed is only likely to...

Can Losing Sleep Lead to Diabetes?

Sleep experts have known for years that sleep is an essential support for brain function.  The effects of sleep deprivation like trouble concentrating and difficulties with decision making show that when we don’t get enough sleep, our brains don’t work as well as they...