Category: Sleep
Smartphones May Be Undermining Your Sleep
The use of smartphones and tablets has skyrocketed in the past 5 years… and partly for good reason. Our devices link us to the world. They allow us to be connected, plugged in, and informed. At the touch of a button, we have access to pretty much all of the information in the world. But…
Having a Purpose in Life Could Mean Better Sleep
Finding a purpose in life can be more difficult than we realize—but not having one can actually be detrimental. We would all like to believe that we exist for a reason, or that we at least have a reason to wake up in the morning. But a surprising number of people find this area of…
How Exercise Improves Sleep
Among its Many Benefits, Exercise Improves Sleep It’s no secret that hitting the gym, running, swimming, biking, and other physical, sport-like activities are good for us. In fact, getting plenty of exercise (and avoiding the pitfalls of a sedentary lifestyle) can do A LOT to help you stay healthy, happy, and sane. But did you…
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Work Performance
A lot of people don’t realize how serious of a problem sleep deprivation can be—especially where work performance is concerned. In fact, we live in a culture that almost glamorizes sleeplessness. People are expected to sleep less and work more than ever—and unfortunately, this eventually takes a toll on both the body and the mind.…
Sleep Disorders Tougher For Women
It is a pretty well-known fact that men are more likely to snore than women. But what many people don’t realize is that sleeping problems might actually take a bigger toll on women than on their male counterparts. A new study from Australia has shed some light on this phenomenon, which basically points out that…
Is Stress Affecting Your Sleep?
Sleep and stress are definitely interconnected. We all know that it can be more difficult to sleep when you are stressed out. When things in life seem uncertain, when you face relationship problems, when you’re having difficulties at work… when someone gets sick, when bills creep up… all of these things can stress us out,…
Apple Wants You to Sleep Better with Beddit
Apple has immersed itself into almost every tangible facet of our lives. The iPhone is one of the most popular smart phones/electronic devices of all time, and they continue to bring us world-class computers, as well as a whole range of other products. But, Apple has never really had a sleeping device or system to…
Are Water-Based Pillows Comfortable?
If you’ve done much reading about snoring remedies and how to get a better night’s sleep, then you’ve probably come across some information about water-based pillows. But what are they? Are they comfortable? What makes them different from regular pillows? If you’re wondering whether or not water-based pillows might be the way to go, you’re…
Why Am I Farting In My Sleep?
If you’ve ever experienced this phenomenon, then you probably know why it can be such a problem. Yes, passing gas in your sleep can certainly be an issue – especially if your sleeping partner starts to complain about it! It’s embarrassing, unpleasant, and certainly not something that’s fun to talk about. But it also happens.…
Menopause and Sleep
Every woman approaching the age of 40 probably thinks about it at least some of the time. Menopause… the ceasing of menstruation. It’s a big thing for women – and yet, all too often, it isn’t talked about enough. Menstruation could also be described as a ‘natural decline in reproductive hormones,’ which would certainly be…
How to burn more calories while sleeping
Everyone wants to lose a little weight and look their best – and for good reason. Staying at a healthy body weight helps you to feel better, look better, and be more confident. It also reduces your odds for developing different types of diseases and conditions (like diabetes and heart disease), and sets you up…
Do women need more sleep than men?
If you’ve been reading the medical news lately, you may have noticed that there seems to be a lot of hype around the alleged story that women actually need more sleep than men. This little snippet of news has even been featured on memes on Facebook! Well, it has incited it’s own little battle of…
Some of the weirdest sleeping disorders
Medical phenomenon – even sleeping disorders – can be fascinating in a clinical sense. Obviously, they’re no joke, and can be severely debilitating and troublesome to those experiencing them – but this doesn’t necessarily take away from how weird they can seem to those of us who are unfamiliar with them. So in this post,…
What is sleep work shift disorder?
If you’ve ever worked a night shift, then you’ll most likely identify with what this blog post is going to be talking about. Unfortunately, some jobs require people to work and sleep at weird hours. But as it turns out, working during the night and attempting to sleep during the day can play havoc with…
