It is the other sleeping disorders people are either too embarrassed or too confused to talk about with others. But they have become problems that plague many Americans each day creating an unhealthy environment in the bedroom when trying to sleep the recommended 7 to 9 hours every night.
Topics: parasomnia, hallucenations, sleep habits, sleep walking, cognitive sleep issues
We have all experienced Netflix asking, “Are you Still Watching?” It pops up more frequently for some while watching a show in constant succession. Binge-watching shows is the new trend in television. Instead of waiting 8 months and watching commercials, you can binge-watch an entire season overnight.
Topics: sleep habits, sleep hygiene
It’s that time of year again … the time when we make a promise to ourselves that we’ll finally hit the gym, lose weight, or spend more time with friends and family.
Perhaps I’m biased, but it is always surprising to me that “improving sleep” does not show up on more New Year’s resolution lists. Sleep, along with exercise and diet, are part of the three “pillars of health.”
Topics: Sleep, Sleep Tips, sleep habits, routine, new year's resolution
College is a time filled with fun, study and friends but to stay on top of all your social commitments and study sessions, you’re going to need to make sure you get at least a little sleep. It can be a challenging to make sleep a priority but it is necessary.
Topics: sleep habits, college
Insomnia is one of the worst stress-induced conditions you can experience. Not being able to sleep after a hard-days-work can cause a plethora of issues. Is your job, family, or relationship related stuff causing you such stress that it affects your sleep? Although insomnia is not caused only by stress, it is most often the main cause.
Topics: insomnia, sleep hygiene, sleep habits
When it comes to sleep behavior, having to train your baby doesn’t usually come to mind. But for little ones who are just learning their new world, teaching them how to sleep independently builds life-long habits that both baby and parent will enjoy.
Topics: sleep hygiene, sleep habits, mothers, baby
What’s the best way to get a good night’s sleep? How long should we sleep for? And what’s the best way to prepare for it? With so much conflicting information, technology and advice available on how to get the best night of rest, it’s often hard to know what to believe, and whose advice to follow. Below you’ll find some of the most common preconceptions around sleep debunked.
Topics: sleep hygiene, sleep habits, myths
The latest from The National Sleep Foundation @ www.sleep.org.
Topics: Pediatrics, sports, sleep habits, sleep disorders
Since 1991, the National Sleep Foundation has conducted a national poll cataloging the state of sleep in America. The Sleep in America®poll provides valuable information to the general public and sleep community on specific topics of interest such as: Children and Sleep, Women and Sleep, and Technology and Sleep. We encourage everyone to prioritize their sleep for better health.
Topics: sleep habits
