For many of us, 2020 was a challenging year. We experienced a lot of stressful situations. Worries and stress often kept us up at night. Now it’s a new year, and it’s time to get back to sleeping! Getting 7 to 9 hours or sleep per night is extremely important for our physical health, our energy levels, and even our … Read More
Holidays are a time of celebrating everything we’ve accomplished in the last year, and a time to look forward to the year ahead. However, the holidays can also be stressful. They add a lot of extra demands on our time, like shopping, spending time with family we haven’t seen in awhile, and even traveling. We often celebrate by eating large … Read More
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, but they’re also all about eating. We have feasts with our loved ones, and sometimes eat until we can’t take another bite. There’s nothing wrong with a little holiday indulgence, but you should know that holiday eating and drinking can affect your sleep. How Eating Affects Sleeping If you’re … Read More
Older adults often sleep less than younger adults. Not only that, they also spend less time in deep sleep and REM sleep. A recent study found that older adults who aren’t getting enough sleep age faster, and that “not sleeping your age” can be better for your health! Do Older Adults Sleep Less? As you get older, you may start … Read More
Are you having difficulty sleeping? Do you wake up feeling tired and groggy in the morning? If you’re having a hard time getting enough sleep, it’s time to find out why you’re not sleeping, and find ways to sleep better. One way to get a good night’s sleep is with oral appliance therapy. Do You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Before … Read More
Have you been noticing bags under your eyes, or did you discover a new wrinkle line on your forehead? Sleep plays a role in aging, and getting enough sleep can keep you healthy as you head towards middle age or retirement. Not only that, but aging can also affect the quality of your sleep! Let’s untangle the connection between sleep … Read More
Daylight Savings Time (DST) ended at the beginning of November, and we all turned back our clocks by one hour. Changing the clocks by an hour might not seem like a big deal, but it can upset sleep patterns and disrupt your normal sleeping habits. In both the spring and fall, people lose sleep because of daylight savings time. The … Read More
Do you have a thyroid disease? When the thyroid isn’t working properly you may experience disturbances in sleep, or even sleep apnea. What is the Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is a small gland at the front of your neck, underneath the Adam’s apple. Normally you can’t see or feel it. However, if the thyroid gland is swollen, you’ll feel … Read More
Sleep plays a very important role in our lives. Getting a good night’s sleep helps you wake up ready to face a new day. Sleep can give you a new perspective on a problem and boost your creativity. Sleep affects every cell in the body. Sleep restores our energy, helps us consolidate memories, reduces stress, regulates digestion, and boosts our … Read More
We all have dreams during sleep, even if we don’t remember them in the morning. Some dreams can be peaceful, while others are exciting or just bizarre. Sometimes dreams can take a darker turn. Have you been having night terrors or nightmares? Here’s everything you ever wanted to know about nightmares. What is a Nightmare? A nightmare is a scary … Read More