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Do you often feel like you spend more time trying to fall asleep than you do sleeping? If so, you’re not alone.  When you can’t sleep, the anxiety you feel about not falling asleep can create a cycle of nervous energy that keeps you alert.  And if your mind can’t calm down, your body can’t […]

How you position your body while you’re awake and asleep can affect your health. If you experience aches or pains, your posture may be to blame.  You’ve probably been told to sit up straight at least once in your life – probably more. But good posture isn’t just about looking good or having good manners. […]

Getting a good night’s rest is beneficial in so many ways. Consistent high-quality sleep improves focus, creativity, empathy, and mood. It improves relationships, making you a better parent, co-worker, or friend. It reduces stress and anxiety and increases your performance at work or school.  But all too often, people take sleep for granted and don’t […]

Young children need lots of sleep. Newborns 0-3 months need to sleep 14-17 hours. Infants 4-11 months need to sleep 12-15 hours. Toddlers 1-2 years old need to sleep 11-14 hours. And preschoolers 3-5 years old need to sleep 10-13 hours.  But children usually don’t get the full amount of sleep they need from sleeping […]

How do you feel in the morning? Do you feel bright-eyed and alert? Or do you feel sluggish and like you can’t quite shake your sleepiness?  If you wake up feeling the latter, you’re not alone. Morning alertness is a struggle for a lot of people, and many people attribute the problem to their genes.  […]

Whether or not you wear socks to bed may seem like an insignificant detail. But research shows that wearing socks to bed can significantly improve your sleep quality.   Anecdotally, many people claim to sleep better when they wear socks. But now, research backs up these claims.  Here’s how sleeping with socks on can improve your […]

Around twenty-two million people in the United States suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes people to repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep due to blockages in their airways. These breathing interruptions are called “apnea events.”  Left untreated, sleep apnea can have serious health consequences, including… High blood pressure […]

Part of a good bedtime routine for both children and adults includes taking time to wind down before trying to sleep. And a great way to do that is to spend time reading each night.  Reading for pleasure offers lots of benefits. It helps… Boost your capacity for empathy Build your vocabulary Reduce your risk […]

The human body has an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm operates on a twenty-four cycle and governs essential processes and functions. One of these functions is the sleep-wake cycle.  Environmental cues called ‘zeitgebers’ point to when you should be awake and asleep. These cues are what drive your circadian rhythm. […]

If you regularly have trouble sleeping and experience daytime fatigue, your doctor may prescribe a sleep study to assess the cause of the problem.  A sleep study can offer a diagnosis if you have a sleep-related health condition, such as sleep apnea or narcolepsy. Then, your doctor can figure out your best treatment options.  If […]