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
Nighttime temperature regulation might not be the stuff of titillating conversation, but turns out it’s very important to your health and wellbeing. People may sleep hot for many reasons, from warm bedroom temperatures to anxiety, medication, and a variety of medical conditions. Not only can this cause discomfort that makes it harder to fall and stay asleep,
Loneliness is a pervasive issue in society, affecting people of all ages. Most of us have experienced loneliness at one point or another and associate it with feelings of isolation and depression. But did you know that it can also have a negative effect on sleep? Loneliness can make it harder to fall and stay
Melatonin usage in the United States has more than doubled in the past decade, according to a recent report. In a study published in JAMA, researchers found that just 0.4% of people reported taking melatonin in 1999, while that figure was up to 2.1% in 2018. It’s worth noting that the study does not include
You don’t need us to tell you that exercise is good for one’s health. Public health campaigns and high school gym teachers have been hammering home that message for years. But fewer people realize exercise can offer distinct perks at different stages of life. Regular physical activity offers people in their golden years a host
Around the world, millions of adults share a bed with a partner. Particularly in the Western part of the globe, sleeping in the same bed is so common that couples rarely even consider alternatives. For some couples, the normalization of bed-sharing works out just fine. In fact, research suggests there are several benefits of sleeping with a
Though the coronavirus pandemic seemed to be tapering off just a few short months ago, the rise in the Omicron variant has led to millions of infections in the United States each week. If you or someone you know has had or currently has COVID-19, you’re probably aware of the many and varied symptoms. Most
From canceled trips and weddings to new routines of mask-wearing and hand-washing, the Covid-19 pandemic has thrown our lives out of whack. And perhaps nothing has been more affected than the way we work. Per the U.S. Census Bureau, more than a third of U.S. households reported working from home more often since the pandemic
Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake Disorder is a condition in which an individual’s internal body clock, also known as circadian rhythm, will not coincide with a 24-hour day. This means the person won’t feel tired at the same time each night (like most people do) and could find themselves falling asleep later and later, without regard
It’s that time of year again! Where the temperature’s going down, and so are the prices. If you’ve got lots of people on your gift list, but aren’t sure where to start, rest easy! We’ve taken the time to compile some of our favorite sleep gifts (even with a coupon or two) just for you.
People are increasingly paying attention to mental health these days, and that’s great news for individuals and society as a whole. Per the CDC, “mental health” is an umbrella term that includes a person’s emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. Mental health impacts every facet of our lives — from what we think to how we
Not everyone has the luxury of working regular, traditional hours. An estimated 15 million Americans, from nurses to skilled tradespeople, are required to take unusual shifts; these may include graveyard shifts, early morning shifts, or shifts that rotate throughout the week. Working such irregular hours can have a significant impact on the body’s ability to