Wellness / Sleep

What is sleep hygiene? How much sleep do you need? Why sleep matters for your health Reasons you're not sleeping well 6 tips for a better night's sleep Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for both your physical and...

Do you wake up with back pain? Does your partner complain about your snoring? Are you battling nighttime heartburn? The solution might be as simple as adjusting the way you sleep. Finding the right sleeping position can make a big...

Mouth taping is gaining attention among wellness enthusiasts. This unusual practice—taping your mouth shut while you sleep—has been praised as a simple hack for better rest. Sleep is a core component of a healthy lifestyle. A good night’s sleep can...

We all want a good night’s sleep, and we know how much it can impact our day if we wake up feeling tired and groggy. Just like eating a well-balanced diet, drinking enough water and exercising, getting enough sleep is...

Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Thanks to smartphones and smart appliances, most electronics automatically adjust to daylight saving time. Many consider the end of daylight saving time to be a nice...

Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. One-third of adults get less sleep than they need, and the quality of our sleep can make or break our day. Not getting enough rest can leave you feeling sluggish, dampen your mood and...

Sleep is one of the pillars of wellness. But in our fast-paced world, we often neglect this area of our self-care routine. In fact, more than a third of Americans don’t get the recommended seven hours of quality sleep to...

Sleep—we all need it! And truthfully, most of us need more of it. As a sleep medicine doctor, I spend my days talking to people about how to improve both the quantity and quality of their sleep, and helping them...

You’ve just drifted off to sleep and suddenly, you’re awakened by your spouse’s loud gasping. They settle right back into slumber, but you’re left awake, listening to them snore. Your sleep partner’s nighttime habits are not only annoying—they could also...

By the time you flop into bed, you’ve worked an eight-hour day, chauffeured the kids around to their after-school activities and cooked dinner for the family. Now, all you want is to catch the latest Netflix hit while you scroll...

Getting good sleep is like drinking enough water — a basic building block for good health. When we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies and our minds feel the effects. But it’s one thing to talk about a healthy sleep...

The quality of your sleep can make or break your entire day. Not getting enough sleep can leave you feeling sluggish, forgetful and in a haze. Lack of sleep also increases your risk of making mistakes and impairs your judgment,...

Want to do your heart a favor? Turn off the TV, log out of the video game, put down the book — and go to sleep.Lack of sleep doesn’t always show up on the list of risk factors for heart...

You know what happens when you don’t get enough sleep: You’re less sharp and more irritable, and your reaction times slow. That’s because sleep is essential to our mental and physical health. Well, it’s vital for children, too.It’s very important...

Would you consider yourself among the most sleep-deprived in America?According to a recent survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, those catching the least amount of shut-eye are single moms. The report found that 44 percent of...

You may call yourself a night owl, but the reality of sleep deprivation is that staying up too late is bad for your health.“There is no doubt that adequate duration and quality sleep is important to our health,” said Peter...

A recent study led by a University of California, San Francisco sleep researcher confirms if we aren’t getting enough sleep, we are at increased risk for catching the common cold.The health community has long believed sleep is important, but there...

After a long day, we may find ourselves watching a TV program or scrolling through our smart phones. However, with so many Americans suffering from sleep deprivation, a better night sleep might require a new bedtime routine.If you need more...

A recent study may broaden our understanding about what happens when we sleep, specifically in regard to our eye movements during dreams.Published in Nature Communications, the data suggests that the eye movements of a dreaming person and the activity deep...