Why a night owl schedule can be unhealthy for humansMost people in the US sleep from around 11 PM to 7 AM, but many don’t. Or can’t. They fall asleep and wake up hours later than what’s...
Having trouble getting back to sleep at night?The problem isn’t waking up in the middle of the night; cycling out of sleep every two hours or so is normal. The real problem is not...
A little extra light can mess up more than a good night’s sleep.Do you sleep with a bedside lamp, a bedroom light, or the television on? If so, you’ve got lots of company; 40% of Americans do. But even...
Why your sleeping position mattersHow you sleep can affect how well you sleep – and how good you feel during waking hours. There are three basic sleeping positions: on...
A totally unexpected way to get a better night’s sleepGetting seven to nine hours of sleep a night is important for maintaining good health. The average American gets less than seven. Given...
9 smart ways to reduce sundowningPeople with mid-stage and advanced dementia often follow a pattern: As the day goes on, they get more and more confused and agitated....
Help your body heal itselfDuring sleep, your body restores, repairs and rejuvenates itself, and replenishes hormones to a healthy level. According to NIH...