Missing out on sleep makes you grumpy, weakens your immune system, and you might notice more acne on your face than usual. A sleepless night can even make it more challenging to lose weight, making your weight loss goals even harder to achieve. And being obese (which itself increases the risk of heart disease), in…
A goodnight’s rest leaves you with a smile on your face! You feel refreshed, energized, and ready to start the day. That’s just a couple of ways having enough sleep can impact you. But not all of us have an easy time catching the Z’s we need. You might have anxiety throughout the day, and…
Sleep has to be one of life’s greatest mysteries. We still don’t understand how sleep fully impacts our health or why sleep costs a third of our lifetime. Thanks to the advancements of our knowledge regarding sleep, we now know that a lot more is happening than meets the eye. For example, we used to…
Waking up to scary monsters in your room is anything but normal. While it does sound unreal, it is a very real problem. Sleep paralysis occurs when one is just about to fall asleep or has woken up. Those who suffer from sleep paralysis report hallucinations (often scary ones), pressure on their throats, and aren’t…
No doubt, a nighttime routine is useful. Following a routine not only relaxes you but prepares you for bed. A typical routine might include books and puzzles. While they do have their place, so should music. However, not all types of music should be played before you hit the hay. I’d recommend classical (a must),…
You’re more deserving of sleep. After all, you exercise, follow a sleep routine, and eat healthily. Then it happens. You wake up in the middle of the night–three days in a row now! Turns out, waking up in the middle of the night is normal and common. However, this does become a problem if you…