Expert Verified By: Catherine Darley, ND 
These days, we encounter different types of lighting everywhere we go. Fluorescent lights glare at us from the ceilings of offices or train stations; streetlights shine down on us as we navigate urban sidewalks at night; and the light of electronic screens beams at us whenever we look at a laptop, TV, or smartphone. We …
Noisy beds aren’t just annoying – they can keep you awake at night! If you’re wondering how to fix a squeaky bed, read on! We’ll help you keep your bed silent, whether the sound is coming from your mattress, box spring, or bed frame. Why Is My Bed Squeaking? Before you can fix the problem, …
When you think of meditation, you may think of expert yogis, your therapist who’s always preaching about mindfulness techniques, or that one friend who just seems to have it all together. The result is that meditation can seem totally inaccessible to the rest of us, who maybe aren’t so great at taking a deep breath and letting …
Fleas are some of the biggest pests around, and if you have a pet that shares a bed with you, it’s common to find these annoying insects nestled in your sheets at night. Fortunately, this is an easy problem to solve – especially if you know what to look out for. We’ll go over the …
Nobody likes a saggy mattress. They’re uncomfortable, unsightly, and expensive to replace! Luckily, there are a few tricks you can try to extend your sagging mattress’s lifespan before you need to buy a new one. Read on below to learn how to fix your sagging mattress, when it’s time to buy a new mattress, and …
We know good nutrition is crucial to good health. It helps you maintain a healthy weight, reduces you risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, and promotes overall wellbeing. But did you know that nutrition also plays an important role in the quality of your sleep? How Are Nutrition And Sleep Connected? Researchers …
There are so many things to consider when it comes to getting good sleep, from sticking to a regular bedtime and wakeup time to creating a relaxing sleep environment with a comfortable mattress. Another major factor in successful sleep? Food intake and meal times. This piece will cover the ways in which food can promote …
Expert Verified By: Caleb Backe, CPT 
Those who you drink alcohol have probably had a had a night where a few drinks left them feeling drowsy. Alcohol is a depressant, which means it can help one fall asleep faster. However, it can affect the quality of our sleep, and not in a good way. In 2013, researchers reviewed 20 studies centered …
If couples are looking to spice things up in the bedroom, an aphrodisiac may do just the trick. An aphrodisiac is a substance that can boost libido or sexual desire. The word is derived from the Greek word ἀφροδισιακόν (aphrodisiakon), which means “pertaining to Aphrodite,” the Greek goddess of love. While aphrodisiacs were originally sourced …
The word breakfast refers to “breaking the fasting period” of the previous night. While it is common knowledge that breakfast is considered the “most important meal of the day”, recent research is beginning to contest this claim. No matter what science determines, breakfast is still a universally beloved meal. Breakfast restaurants are always brimming with …