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”
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‘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?”
Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.?
Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.? If you often wake up at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m., you are not alone. One sleep study found that 35.5 percent of people wake up in the middle of the night at least three times a week. Waking up at this time of … Continue reading “Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.?”
Better Sleep From Sleep Experts
Better Sleep From Sleep Experts Many adults who have trouble sleeping often find themselves staring wide-eyed into their dark bedrooms night after night. Getting seven or more hours of sleep, as most health experts recommend, is a struggle for these individuals. Fortunately, various techniques have been developed to help people with insomnia fall asleep and … Continue reading “Better Sleep From Sleep Experts”
Are You A Night Owl?
Are You A Night Owl? The age-old expression, “the early bird catches the worm,” commends people who get up early in the morning, start their work, and accomplish important tasks early in the day. While some believe these “morning larks” are more productive, a large British study is giving night owls their due. Researchers at … Continue reading “Are You A Night Owl?”
Best Diet For Healthy Sleep
Best Diet For Healthy Sleep It’s common knowledge that what you eat at night before going to bed can impact how well you sleep. After all, eating a heavy, late-night meal or drinking caffeinated products could lead to a miserable night of hardly any sleep or no sleep at all. However, it’s just not about … Continue reading “Best Diet For Healthy Sleep”
Sleep: Doing It Right
Sleep: Doing It Right Routine exercise and a steady diet of nutritious foods play a role in helping the body function well and keeping chronic health conditions at bay. But a consistent lack of sleep can potentially derail the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. A good night’s sleep not only restores the body but plays … Continue reading “Sleep: Doing It Right”
Waking Up! Get Started The Right Way
Waking Up! Get Started The Right Way When the alarm clock goes off in the morning, many people prefer to shut it off, roll over, and go back to sleep. Let’s face it: Sometimes, it’s hard to pull the covers off, get out of a warm, comfortable bed, and get ready for whatever is planned … Continue reading “Waking Up! Get Started The Right Way”
Better Sleep By Fixing Your Circadian Rhythm Naturally
Better Sleep By Fixing Your Circadian Rhythm Naturally It’s a fact that our lives are organized around clocks. We look at a clock after we wake up or depend on the clock’s alarm to wake us up. We glance at the clock throughout the day and before we go to bed at night. Just as … Continue reading “Better Sleep By Fixing Your Circadian Rhythm Naturally”
Sleeping: Why You Wake Up, And What Not To Do When You Do
Sleeping: Why You Wake Up, And What Not To Do When You Do If you find yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m. because you can’t go back to sleep, you are not alone. Many people wake up two or three times throughout the night and struggle to get back to sleep. In fact, … Continue reading “Sleeping: Why You Wake Up, And What Not To Do When You Do”