The Stages and Architecture of Sleep Why Do We Sleep? A precise answer to this question remains largely unknown. Sleep is a phenomenon common to all animals in some form. This universality suggests that the act of sleeping likely has some evolutionary relevance. Humans spend approximately one-third of their life, or about eight hours per […]

Did you know that the amount and quality of your sleep could help you prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease? The connection between not getting enough sleep and developing Alzheimer’s disease has been noted by researchers across the country and is gaining traction as scientists make headway into understanding the brain chemistry associated with Alzheimer’s. What […]

Sleep apnea is a common but serious disorder which causes your breathing to start and stop during the night. Beyond just annoying your bed partner with your loud snoring, your sleep is rarely restful, leaving you exhausted during the day, which can have far-reaching consequences for your career and your personal life. Additionally, sleep apnea […]

The Importance of Sleep for Your Health Are you a four-hours-and-a-pot-of-coffee-makes-me-all-good kind of sleeper? Or do you go to bed at a decent hour and toss and turn – or even get up for an hour or two – all night? Are you an “I-have-to-read-that text, tweet, or post right now!” kind of sleeper, with […]

It’s an old stereotype that the older we get, the more we snore. Watch cartoons and kids’ movies, and you’ll find the grandmother or grandfather, if they’re ever sleeping, will undoubtedly be snoring. This stereotype may be masking a very serious issue that has profound implications for the quality of life for all of us […]

Everyone has trouble sleeping sometimes, even sleep experts and health professionals. When we’re lying awake at night, struggling in vain to fall asleep, we might wish we had a sleep expert there with us to tell us what to do. Luckily, if you have trouble falling asleep, we have put together this list of expert […]

What to Eat and Avoid Eating Before Bedtime Health experts recommend people avoid eating between two and four hours before they go to sleep, but going to bed hungry causes problems. As the body sends out signals to the brain that you are hungry, it’s harder to fall asleep peacefully and stay asleep. Here are […]

The relationship between losing sleep and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, is well-defined. Research has uncovered a strong correlation between the amount of quality sleep a person gets each night and their level of moodiness. That’s because if you don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, […]

People who suffer from sleep apnea know all too well how it can impact one’s life. They often wake up feeling tired and as if they did not get enough rest. Many don’t realize just how dangerous this is, however. Studies show that sleep impact can have severe consequences if it goes untreated. As you […]