Sleep
10 More Myths About Sleep
You may have read the first 10 Myths About Sleep. Here is 10 more. 11. Energy drinks give you wings Energy drinks are gaining in popularity these days with 100’s of these beverages in the market, with claims to overcome drowsiness and loss of energy. But most often these drinks contain two stimulant elements, sugar…
Read MoreIs Stress Affecting Your Sleep?
We all have trouble sleeping at one time or another, but what happens when we don’t get enough sleep? Sleep is one of the most essential processes of our body. We need sleep to function and to be healthy. Often, however, we don’t get enough sleep. Stress is one of the main causes of sleep…
Read MoreCan We Make Up For Sleep Debt
Sleep debt is when we get less sleep than we actually need. It is the difference between the sleeping hours we should be having and the exact number of hours we actually get. Most adults and adolescents are robbed of their sleep through the obsession of social media, TV viewing or even socialising with friends.…
Read More10 Myths About Sleep
You would think we would have mastered the art of sleeping by now, but many of us are still sleeping poorly. The problem is that perhaps our information and views on this critical health need is dated. Let’s examine these 20 myths you may have heard about sleep which aren’t completely true. 1. Sleeping is…
Read More7 Tips to Sleep Well At Night Naturally
You can get more sleep naturally instead of relying on sleep remedies from pharmacies. Insufficient sleep takes a toll on our bodies. Sleep is critical and helps to keep our appetite levels in check. It helps to reduce inflammation. Sleep also improves healthy cognitive brain function and memory attention. Our body heals itself and regenerates…
Read MoreParents Still Lose Sleep Worrying About Grown Children
Parents constantly worry about their children throughout their lives. As a parent, you can relate to the sleepless nights you’ve spent worrying about your children when they were young or as adults. The family is the core part of a child’s life right through adulthood. The types of support parents offer their children include friendship, emotional development,…
Read More10 Effects of a Lack of Sleep
“Studies have shown that over time, people who are getting six hours of sleep, instead of seven or eight, begin to feel that they’ve adapted to that sleep deprivation…they’ve gotten used to it,” Gehrman, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry at Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania says. “But if you look at how they…
Read More10 Signs You Should Invest In Sleep
Our physical and mental health can be adversely affected by our lack of sleep. The number of hours of sleep per day can alter our body function and mindset, stress levels, and even the immune system and heart condition. When we are deprived of sleep we can damage our health. It is when we sleep…
Read MoreHusbands Stress Out Wives More Than Children
Moms often say in jest that they see their husband as an extra child in the family! As one mother explained, “A 7-year-old is going to be a 7-year-old. But a 35-year-old acting like a 7-year-old is more stressful because they should know better.” Often moms aren’t able to cope with all they are supposed to do,…
Read More10 Quick Tips About Sleeping Better
Falling asleep and staying asleep may seem the bane of many today! But having good sleep is within your control. Following a healthy sleep schedule can make a huge difference between restlessness and calmness. It can help overcome sleep disorders you may have without resorting to sleeping medicines. Or even save you a visit to a…
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