Are you a morning lark or a night owl? Although every person is unique, most of us have a circadian rhythm that falls into one of these two categories. Some of us are up with the dawn — or even before it! Others have more trouble getting up but feel more energetic as the sun […]
A great deal of research has been performed in the past few years on how sleep (and the lack thereof) can negatively affect health. Although it is clear that getting the right quantity and quality of sleep can have a variety of health benefits, the exact link between sleep and heart health was poorly understood. […]
Insomnia is a common and growing problem. When we cannot sleep, we tend to look at environmental factors such as light levels and the comfort of our room or bed. In addition, doctors and patients alike are quick to blame lack of sleep on stress and other psychological issues. While our environment and our mood […]
If there is one thing most people associate with parenthood, it is lost sleep. Although getting enough sleep is extremely important during pregnancy and the early days of parenthood, it is often hard to come by during these periods of life. However, this situation may not be optimal for the development of our next generation. […]
Getting a sufficient amount of quality sleep is important, yet as many as 40 percent of adults struggle with insomnia. According to the National Sleep Foundation, up to 15 percent of adults in the United States report having chronic insomnia. This is alarming, partly because insomnia can be the result of other medical conditions and may […]
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