Tips to Help Your Partner Seek Help for Their Snoring
Snoring is a common issue that can disrupt not only your partner’s sleep but also your own. Nearly 45% of adults occasionally snore, while 25 percent regularly snore. Occasional snoring might be harmless and frequent or loud snoring could indicate an underlying health problem, such as sleep apnea or nasal obstruction. If you’ve noticed your…
Tips to Sleep with a Stuffy Nose
Many people find that their sleep quality suffers when dealing with colds, allergies or sinus infections. One of the main culprits behind this can be nasal congestion; at any given time 12% of the population has nasal congestion. When your nasal passages are blocked, it can make breathing more difficult, contribute to snoring or leave…
Is Dementia Connected to Poor Sleep?
Like most things, sleeping is best done in moderation, and among the many effects of getting too little or too much is a new study that suggests older adults may be at risk of dementia. Getting Too Little Sleep Sleep is a crucial time for the brain. It’s when fluid around the brain cells washes…
Should I Be Worried if My Child is Snoring?
If your child snores lightly or occasionally, it’s probably not a cause for concern. However, frequent or heavy snoring may indicate that your child has more serious sleep issues that need addressing. Why Do Children Snore? Just like with adults, there can be many reasons why children snore. Some causes require no additional treatment, while…
TikTok-ers Claim This Viral Bedtime ‘Mocktail’ Can Help You Sleep
Did you spend all last night tossing and turning? TikTok wellness influencers would recommend you sip a sleepy girl mocktail—a mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and a splash of seltzer—to get more shuteye. Wondering if it works? According to scientific evidence, the answer is probably not. A Closer Look at the Mocktail’s Ingredients …
How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Sinus Problems
Getting a good night’s sleep can be a difficult task if you’re dealing with sinus problems. Let’s look at how sinus pain and nasal congestion can affect your sleep, as well as tips to help you get a better night’s rest. Sinus Problems Can Affect Breathing During Sleep If you have a sinus infection or other nasal…
Want Better Sleep? Try ‘Circadian Hacking’
We’re in the dark days and nights of winter, which can cause circadian rhythm disruption and lead to fractured sleep patterns. While some may turn to sleeping pills or regular exercise to try and get a good night’s rest, others are using a new method—circadian hacking. What Are Circadian Rhythms? Circadian rhythms are internally driven…
The Problem With Benadryl®, Melatonin and Other Sleep Aids
When you spend your nights tossing and turning, it’s only natural to turn to a sleep aid for relief. Playing do-it-yourself doctor can have its drawbacks, though—if you don’t have the right treatment for your specific sleep issue, you could be wasting your money and prolonging your insomnia. All Sleep Aids Are Not Created Equal …
New Study Reveals Sleep Apnea Can Age You
Scientists know that sleep apnea can be a bit of a nightmare for your overall health, contributing to heart problems and other medical issues. And now there’s a new cause for concern that could keep sleep apnea sufferers up at night—a recent study shows that the condition can age you. How Does Sleep Apnea Speed…
4 Sleep Habits for a Good Night’s Rest
Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, yet many of us aren’t getting enough of it. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep or getting poor quality sleep increases the risk of health problems including: Let’s examine some of the ways we can improve our sleep hygiene and get a better night’s rest….