We have all heard it over and over - getting a good night's sleep is crucial. Sleep is the answer to a lot of common problems; you catch a cold - "make sure you get a lot of sleep"; you have a big decision to... Continue reading
No matter how hard we try, most adults don't get enough sleep. Over time, the effects of sleep deprivation can build up and make you miserable the following day. Not only is your body tired, subject to real aches and pains, but you're likely to... Continue reading
The holidays are a notoriously busy time - filled with fun, family and festivities. Those things are amazing, but they can come with their fair share of stress as well. Nothing can throw off a healthy lifestyle like complicated travel arrangements, sleeping in unfamiliar surroundings... Continue reading
In spite of how common sleep is, there are few bodily processes more mysterious to humans. For example, scientists are divided over the functionality of dreams: are they the brain's method to enhance long-term memory, or simply the product of random brain activity? What is... Continue reading
Getting a good night's sleep is important if we want to maintain healthy and productive lifestyles. Too often, however, we find ourselves caught up in work deadlines, family obligations or household projects and the time we should have been dedicating to sleep has managed to... Continue reading
Our bodies are regulated by light. Sunlight shuts off melatonin production in the day so it can produce it at night. It's just as important to sleep in a completely dark room so your body can continue to be in rhythm by producing the melatonin... Continue reading
Sleep is a key part of having a good, productive day. A number of studies show that getting eight good hours of sleep each night can improve both your physical and mental health, as well as help you have a more productive day. A huge factor... Continue reading
If you consistently work the night shift, you know the toll that the lack of sleep has on your body. Those who work the night shift or transition their sleep between days and nights are at higher risk for fatigue, restlessness, and decreased attention, making it... Continue reading
The kids will be heading back to school soon, and bringing home runny noses and coughs. Whether we have kids in school or not, cold weather brings us back indoors after those glorious days in the sun and being in close quarters again helps spread... Continue reading
There are 500-1000 chemicals in the average home. Toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde, asbestos, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), flame retardants and BPA are found in a number of common household items including, paper products, paints, bathroom cleaners, water bottles and in some cases, your mattress.... Continue reading
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