sleep
Naps are the Answer
By Caitlin Schille The life cycle of naps is an interesting thing; children resist naps, and adults crave them. But whatever your age, naps can do wonders, if done the right way. Naps are much more complex than we may realize. David Dinges, a sleep scientist at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine, asserts …
Sleep Aid Crazy
Potential problems with using sleeping pills long term The topic of sleep is anything but dormant these days. People want to know how to sleep better, and if a sleep disorder is getting in the way (this is the case for a surprising percentage). Sleep medication is the answer for millions of Americans, who just …
5 Reasons You’re Not Ready for Your Day
The biggest reasons mornings suck and how to avoid it Written by Angela Silva “Rough night, huh?” your coworker asks as you groggily plop down at your desk. It isn’t any secret that you rushed to work today, considering your wrinkled shirt, gallon of caffeine in tow, and your tired, baggy eyes. It happens to …
Losing Sleep may Shrink Your Brain
A recent study suggests poor sleep or a lack of sleep may affect the size of your brain Written by Taylor Smith | Healthy Magazine European researchers recently looked at 147 adults between the ages of 20 and 84 to examine the link between poor sleep and participants’ brain volume. During the course of this …
