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How to Sleep Better while Traveling
Approximately 36% of Americans plan to travel in the next 3 months. The prospect is promising, but it comes with one problem that often gets ignored — how well will you sleep? 4 out of 5 travelers struggle to sleep when they’re not at home, losing up to 58 minutes per...Read More
Why Sleep Deprivation is Increasing
Are you sleeping well? If not, you’re not alone. Between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep. As sleep deprivation increases, so do health hazards related to sleeplessness. Lack of sleep causes injuries from accidents, illnesses from a lower immune system, and even deadly dis...Read More
Gender Sleep Differences: Men vs. Women
We know that men and women have their differences, but did you know that those differences also apply to the way we sleep? While we know much about the health benefits of sleep, there are important differences between how men sleep and how women sleep. This includes their susceptibility to slee...Read More
4 Ways to Help Your Spouse with CPAP
2 in 5 Americans have left a relationship because of their partner’s poor sleeping habits! Most can only last for 1 1/2 hours with a snoring partner before asking them to move, and 56% would rather sleep alone. 90 million Americans snore, and 50% of those have OSA or obstructive sleep a...Read More
How Constant Fatigue Can Be a Sign of a Sleep Disorder
Sleep is not only essential for our daily wellness and wakefulness, but it directly impacts our physical health. Not getting enough meaningful sleep can contribute to a number of different wellness issues. A sleep disorder can really throw our circadian rhythms out of wack, which can make our ...Read More
Back to School: How to Set Childrens Sleep Schedules
Children need about 9-11 hours of sleep each night – that’s a lot! But adequate sleep is critical to keeping them both cooperative and healthy. Sleep patterns matter nearly as much as getting the proper amount. Kids thrive on routine. This becomes especially important when s...Read More
What Is REM Sleep?
Sleep is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep is our body’s chance to restore and revitalize for the day ahead. But did you know that there are different types of sleep? REM sleep is one of the most interesting stages of sleep—when we dream and our brains are active. It is also ...Read More
Race, Ethnicity and Gender May Be Common Factors in Sleep Disorders
Race, ethnicity, and gender are common factors that play a significant role in many areas of an individual’s life. These factors often relate to intertwining issues of health, socioeconomic status, and the ability to find care. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, disproportionately affected ...Read More
Music Can Help You Sleep Better at Night
Our fast-paced world consistently produces enemies of sleep. Technology, unhealthy diets, and general stress contribute to rising instances of sleep disorders. Just because the world runs 24/7 doesn’t mean we have to, though. There are plenty of ways to hack your routine and get some much...Read More
The Relationship Between Anxiety and Insomnia
If you suffer from anxiety, it likely influences most aspects of your daily life. From ordering food at a restaurant to talking on the phone, anxiety has a tendency to make simple tasks exhausting. Unfortunately, anxiety may be affecting you in ways you aren’t aware of—particularly durin...Read More