Understanding insomnia is the key to fixing the problem. One question that often arises is whether or not insomnia is hereditary? If your father woke up early each morning without the use of an alarm or your grandmother burned the midnight oil since she was unable to sleep, does that mean you will do the…
The weekdays are marked by a blaring, annoying alarm followed by groggily starting your day. Even as you brush your teeth and comb your hair, you can’t help but look longingly back at your bed and wish you were in it. The weekends, however, are different. No rush to get dressed and off to work.…
Falling asleep. Everyone does it. But some people actually try to sleep in places that stretch beyond the comfort of their bed or even on the family room couch.
Everyone deals with insomnia now and then. There are numerous causes such as stress or that late cup of coffee. But if you have noticed a change in your sleep patterns following a visit to the doctor, your new medication may be the cause of your inability to sleep and daytime drowsiness. Prescription medicines that…
We spend an average of a third of our lives sleeping and yet we extend relatively little attention to keeping our bedding in good, clean order when compared to other areas of the house. As an example, think about how often you clean your kitchen countertops, compared to how often you wash your sheets or…
While napping can’t take the place of a good night’s sleep, it does offer numerous health benefits when done right. The Sleep Foundation points out that over 85% of mammals “are polyphasic sleepers, meaning that they sleep for short periods throughout the day.” Humans are not in that category, but perhaps they should be.
Most adults require around eight hours of sleep each night, with children and teenagers needing even more. However, some people, specifically those with a variant of the BHLHE41 gene, may be genetically predisposed to a resistance to sleep deprivation effects. The condition is known as FNSS (Familial Natural Short Sleepers) or SSS (Short Sleepers Syndrome),…
While in the womb, your infant tends to sleep while you are awake. The motion of your movements as you go about your day are soothing to your little one, similar to the sensation of being in a rocking chair. When you fall asleep at night, and your body is still, your baby often awakes…
You spend a lot of time decorating your bedroom. After all, it is your private space, your sanctuary. You want it to be a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the rest of your home. While it’s obvious to add accent pieces and artwork, you may be leaving out an important, and useful,…
Bed bugs can leave many red bites all over your body and they are quite itchy and uncomfortable. When you scratch the bumps, they can become infected and you will need antibiotics to rid yourself of them and then you must remove them from your home to sleep peacefully. Read on to learn everything you…