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Cold or Cozy? How Room Temperature Affects Your Sleep.
Ever wonder how photographers help infants pose so adorably? We know that babies are unpredictable as they are cute, so how is this even possible? Is it Photoshop? “Before I start a session, I make sure the room temperature is a balmy 28 degrees (82 degrees Fahrenheit), says photographer, Bex Pidgeon.” “…This is the optimum…
Read MoreThe Long Winter’s Nap: Why We Tend to Want More Sleep During Colder Months.
It’s only 4pm on a Tuesday, but you are at your desk zoning out like it is 2am in the morning. You’ve had a good night’s sleep last night — although it was very difficult to get out of bed (blankets too cozy?), and it suddenly dawns on you after the 5th consecutive day, that this isn’t normal.…
Read MoreSleep Apps, Trackers and Sound Machines (Oh, My!) What You Need To Know Before You Buy.
These three terms often cause confusion and, in addition to continued insomnia, buyer’s remorse. Here is how you could think of the three: Sleep apps may or may not include trackers, but sleep trackers just track sleep. Sound machines may include all of the above. It’s important to know the difference between apps and devices…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Sleep Late on Weekends.
(NEWSER) – Do you wake up early for work on weekdays? Then we’re afraid researchers from theUniversity of Pittsburgh have some bad news for you: You should be waking up early on weekends, too. UPI reports that a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found changes in sleep patterns throughout the week can increase people’s risk…
Read MoreClear Your Sleep of Stuff.
The riddle: “What are we always trying to get rid of at the same time we add to it?” The answer? Clutter. What are the essentials needed to prepare your body and mind for sleep? For starters, they begin with working toward, through meditation or even visualization, a sense of rest and peace. ‘Free your mind, and the…
Read MoreHoliday Travel: How to Time Zone Adjust Like a Boss!
Many of us have experienced it. The multi-hour, overseas flight topped off by the hangover feeling of being awake for 24 hours or more. Your body is saying the world has obviously come to an end because it’s time for bed – yet it’s still light outside. The longest, never-ending afternoon, ever. In the days…
Read MoreThe Gift of Sleep: Rest During the Holidays is Within Arms Reach.
Images of warm, crackling fireplace gatherings and sipping hot cider with beautifully wrapped presents at our feet catch us off guard during afternoon meetings at work, as the drumbeat of the holidays gets steadily louder. Our senses are enlivened and the air is charged with anticipation as we approach the middle of November, when normally mundane…
Read MoreSuper Spooky Sleep Disorders.
[fusion_text] While many of us can’t wait to shut our eyes at the end of the day, the thought of sleeping is overwhelmingly terrifying to others. It is natural and healthy for our bodies to go into rest mode. It is how we are designed to recuperate each day and we cannot function without it.…
Read MoreA Good Night’s Rest For Pets.
According to PetMeds.com, a key pet health resource for animal owners and veterinarians, your beloved furry friends can suffer from bouts of, or even chronic insomnia. What is the cause? Many veterinarians and pet experts say the leading cause of insomnia in pets is that something is causing them pain. If they can’t sleep at…
Read MoreIf Your Partner Snores…
According to a study conducted by American University, snoring is the third leading cause of divorce in the U.S. – The leading medical reason, trailing only behind infidelity and financial problems. You may think that is outrageous, to dissolve a marriage based on lack of sleep, until you live (sleep) with a snoring spouse. If you…
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