Helping Veterans Sleep
Sleep loss is a widespread problem, and military veterans are particularly susceptible. Vets are four times as likely to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In addition, those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a traumatic brain injury have a higher incidence of OSA, meaning that psychiatric and sleep disorders are often linked. Research-based sleep techniques are […]
Link Found Between Nightmares and Heart Disease in Veterans
A new study found a surprising association between frequent and severe nightmares and cardiovascular disease in veterans, even after controlling for post-traumatic stress disorder. Preliminary results show that 32% of veterans reported having frequent nightmares and 35% reported severe nightmares over the past week. Frequent and severe nightmares were associated with heart problems, high blood pressure, and […]
Healthy Snacks To Help You Sleep at Night
You have probably heard that eating close to bedtime can lead to weight gain. In fact, there may be a link between nighttime snacking and obesity. Consuming foods high in carbohydrates or fats late at night could also affect your ability to fall asleep. Yet that does not mean you have to go to bed […]
What is Light Therapy and How Does It Work?
Therapy comes in all forms and is used to treat a variety of medical illnesses and ailments, as well as mental health conditions. Not everyone responds the same way to therapy, which is why it’s important to keep an open mind and try a few alternatives. One such alternative is light therapy. This process is […]
Is Over-Exercising Keeping You from Sound Sleep?
If you are anything like me, the series This Is Us was a must-see favorite in my family. Part of the overarching storylines was from the character, Kevin, an actor. Towards the end of the series, he confessed to his fiancee about his overindulgence in fulfilling the audience’s need for him to be “sexy.” Part of this […]
How a More Connected Life Can Lead To Better Sleep
While quality sleep is important for health and happiness, there are many adults who do not get an adequate amount of sleep each night. Whether stress is the culprit or a hectic lifestyle, there can be many reasons why good sleep gets put on the back burner. While it may seem difficult to get the […]
The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique for Better Sleep
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, those who suffer from depression or anxiety claim an increase in their anxiety due to lack of sleep with 52 percent of men and 42 percent of women stating it directly affected their ability to remain focused on the following day. Your social life and work […]
Sleep Can Help You Be More Productive
Does Sleep Impact Work Habits? Have you ever been in a situation where someone tells you that you need to have better sleeping routine so you can reduce stress in your life? Or when you have been trying to lose weight, and someone tells you need to focus a lot on getting proper hours of sleep? Well, […]
5 Expert-Approved Steps for Better Sleep Habits
At the end of a difficult day, it can be hard to wind down and drift off, even when you feel tired. Many people struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep because they keep their schedules packed up to the moment they climb into bed for the evening; worse yet, they bring the demands of […]
Sleep and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, in general, is a type of chronic mental and psychological health condition that is often characterized as both severe, mild, or mixed manic or hypomanic periods or depressive episodes. Furthermore, this disorder term is often misunderstood by most people. The major cause or trigger of bipolar disorder is ‘sleep’. The extreme ups and […]
