How To Finally Stop Snoring It’s a common occurrence at night: You settle down for a peaceful sleep, only to be awakened by what sounds like someone turning a chainsaw on and off. You hear the noise again, and this time, you realize that your partner is snoring—loudly. After waking up your partner and expressing … Continue reading “How To Finally Stop Snoring”
Category: Sleep
Waking Up At 3 AM?
Waking Up At 3 AM? Three o’clock in the morning is a dreadful time to be awake, especially if you have to get up a few hours later for work, school, or an appointment. The first thing you usually do is toss and turn, hoping to get back into a comfortable position so that you … Continue reading “Waking Up At 3 AM?”
Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100
Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100 Many people are living to be 100, and what they do to reach that age is really not a secret at all. Longevity specialists say centenarians (people who are 100 or older) follow a lifestyle that includes healthy habits. Since aging is unavoidable, developing certain habits … Continue reading “Common Habits of People Who Live to Over 100”
Better Sleep
Better Sleep It happens more often than you might prefer. As soon as your head hits the pillow, you move around in bed until you find a comfortable position. After a short time, you’re off to dreamland. But rather than sleeping throughout the night, you suddenly find yourself wide awake at 3:00 a.m. You … Continue reading “Better Sleep”
The “Tipping Point” To Sleep
The “Tipping Point” To Sleep Scientists once believed that the brain’s transition from wakefulness to sleepiness was a gradual process. This would match the brain’s process of getting the body ready for sleep, which involves slowing breathing and heart rate, relaxing muscles, and reducing body temperature. Now, researchers in the United Kingdom have published a … Continue reading “The “Tipping Point” To Sleep”
3 Supplements to Take With Magnesium for Better Sleep
3 Supplements to Take With Magnesium for Better Sleep If there is one problem shared by people worldwide, it is not getting enough good-quality sleep. So, people try meditating, taking sleep aids, or reading, all in an effort to get a good night’s sleep. Another way people are improving their sleep is by taking magnesium … Continue reading “3 Supplements to Take With Magnesium for Better Sleep”
The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM
The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM As a surgeon, Dr. Katelyn Tondo-Steele says she takes calls overnight, so she often wakes up in the middle of the night. Once awake, she says it usually takes her one to two hours to fall back asleep. Almost everyone has the same frustrating experience … Continue reading “The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM”
How Much Deep, Light, and REM Sleep Do You Need?
How Much Deep, Light, and REM Sleep Do You Need? If there’s one thing that we unknowingly sacrifice in our hectic lives, it’s our sleep. We may sacrifice sleep to meet deadlines, enjoy our favorite media, socialize, or engage in other activities, not realizing how important sleep is to our mental, physical, and emotional health. … Continue reading “How Much Deep, Light, and REM Sleep Do You Need?”
Sleep Info
Sleep Info A recent survey confirms what researchers and health experts already know: We’re facing a global sleep crisis. Tens of thousands of people worldwide say their lack of sleep is affecting their work, relationships, and other aspects of their lives, according to ResMed’s fifth annual Global Sleep Survey, taken by more than 30,000 people … Continue reading “Sleep Info”
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety, and less anxiety? The brain produces various neurotransmitters, and one, in particular, has caught the attention of researchers and inspired the creation of non-alcoholic drinks. GABA, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid and a neurotransmitter produced … Continue reading “‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?”