As bedtime approaches, most of us start to wind down and relax so we can fall asleep easier and faster. A warm shower or bath is often high on our list of relaxing activities. But, do you know that taking a cold shower before bed can also improve your sleep quality? The idea may seem …
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Did you wake up this morning and discovered that your entire mattress was somehow skewed slightly off its frame? Maybe you have back pain because half of your body was hanging over the edge of the bed, with your head almost hitting the floor? A sliding mattress is an annoying problem that bugs most sleepers. …
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A bed bug infestation can strike any time, infiltrating your home without a warning. One of the most common places bed bugs love to inhabit is, of course, your mattress. If this dreaded situation occurs, it can be extremely difficult to remove these pests from your home. Even throwing away most of your belongings, mattress …
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We currently find ourselves amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic. In these concerning times, it is not uncommon to have high levels of stress and a feeling of general uncertainty about what the future may hold. With this, the fragility of our health has been brought to the forefront of our consciousness. Fortunately, some proactive measures …
I am sure you have heard before that sleeping after eating is bad, but why is that? Some say it will give you nightmares or disrupt your slumber in general. Others say it will cause you to add unnecessary pounds since your body doesn’t have time to burn off the calories consumed before bed. With …
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You probably already know what biphasic sleep and polyphasic sleep are, even if you have never heard these specific terms before. Both refer to alternative sleep schedules or cycles that differ from the traditional eight hours at a time, or monophasic sleep, that many in the United States and Europe practice today. So what is …
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When it comes to feeling all bright and sunny in the morning, some of us need all the help that we can get, unlike others who are naturally morning people. If you’re on the same boat as I am, you need a lot of help when crawling out of the bed. Fortunately, there are several …
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Sleep is one of the most important tools that people have when it comes to staying healthy. The more restful sleep you can get into your routine, the easier it is to prevent and overcome illness. Unfortunately, figuring out how to achieve the perfect sleep schedule isn’t always as simple as it seems. Traditionally, neuroscience …
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If you are like most people, getting out of bed is not your favorite time of the day. This is particularly true when you have to use an alarm, or you did not get enough sleep. Add waking up dehydrated to the equation, and it only becomes worse. Dryness of the mouth and extreme thirst …
Waking up Dehydrated? What Is Your Body Telling You? Read More »
Is it good to nap after a workout? The answer depends on a few variables that are specific to you and your regular sleep habits. Do you normally fall asleep fast? Do you have problems falling asleep? What kind of workouts do you usually participate in? How does napping after working out affect weight loss …
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