Healthy sleep patterns and habits give your body superpowers. Yet for many of us, it’s the first thing to go when life gets messy or we want to get ahead of our to-do list. But we don’t really need that much sleep, right? Not quite. Unfortunately, skipping sleep in the short term is a poor…
An early morning workout or lunchtime routine doesn’t always fit into our busy schedules. If you want to maintain your active lifestyle, sometimes you have to hit the gym after the sun goes down. But does exercising at night keep us from getting quality sleep? While the rush of a great workout can leave…
As life gets busier, it’s easy to question how much sleep we really need. Laying in bed for a third of our day seems unproductive when we could be catching up on work, organizing the house, or even relaxing in front of the TV for a bit longer. If cutting out sleep adds a few extra…
For many, it’s been a difficult and stressful time. But you can help restore calm, peace, and balance through meditation. Meditation can benefit your emotional well-being and overall health. Not only can it help calm your day, but it can help with certain health conditions. When you meditate you clear your mind of information overload, which…
An estimated 22 million people are suffering from sleep apnea throughout the United States, many of which are still undiagnosed. When was the last time you could really sleep in peace? For some of us, it was before we had children. Some may say it was last week. Others may not even remember the last…
Whether it’s looking at a computer, watching TV, using a tablet, or playing on your smartphone, the average American adult spends 10-12 hours a day looking at a screen. Teens aren’t far behind, clocking in 8 hours of screen time. And children ages 8 to 10, spend around 6 hours a day in front of…
There are few things as hard on your health as sleep deprivation. Here’s what you need to know for a good night’s sleep and a healthier life.
Lack of sleep is a hidden epidemic, and one that makes you old before your time. Find out why your sleep cycles are critical to good health.