For those of us who have experience insomnia, you will know just how frustrating it can be, and how it can really begin to take a toll on your life and how you function. Lack of sleep can leave us in a bad mood, unable to think properly and sometimes unable to function normally. Occasional…
Getting enough sleep is important for every expecting mother to allow the little bundle of joy to develop healthily and to prepare mom’s body for motherhood after the pregnancy. But the fact is, getting enough sleep is near to impossible when you are pregnant and an answered blessing when you do manage to get a…
OSA – those three letters can mean a lot to people who haven’t had a restful night’s sleep in ages and aren’t quite sure why. OSA stands for obstructive sleep apnea, a sneaky problem that affects many people. In fact, eight out of ten people who suffer from this issue don’t even know it. Here…
It always seems to happen at the very worst of times; you’ve left your essay until the night before, you’re just settling into your desk with 7 cups of coffee lined up next to your notes and bam – the inevitable hits you. Your eyes droop and there’s no amount of caffeine in the world…
While sleeping is, of course, essential to the well-being of all animals, humans included, many people don’t realise just how much goes on when they are asleep. Indeed, the average sleep period will be separated into various stages, each of which will include a certain amount of activity in the body. The Stages Scientists have…
More and more people are having trouble sleeping through the night. Whether it is due to stress, racing thoughts or insomnia there are ways to help you sleep through the night. Minor changes in your life can help you sleep through the night and help you feel more rested. Quick fixes are not the way…
Sleep anxiety is a type of insomnia, which affects the restful sleep of millions of people every night. The key to beating sleep anxiety is to develop better sleeping habits: helping you to keep calm, relax and sleep better. Here are our top tips for attacking the problem of sleep anxiety: Read up on the…
The addition of a new baby often means the arrival of sleepless nights as both parents and child attempt to settle into a night time routine. There are a number of suggested techniques to deal with this. One of these, ‘swaddling’, has been used throughout history to calm babies and many see it as a…
Having to sleep anywhere besides a nice comfortable bed can be difficult for many people. This is especially true when trying to get some shuteye on a flight, whether it’s for business or pleasure. However, getting the right amount of sleep is essential. Here are some tips to help you fall asleep in flight. Comfort…
Fear of the dentist is a condition that's relatively common among people of all ages. You definitely don't have to be a child to feel fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist.
Fatigue and lethargy are becoming more common as we work longer hours and get less sleep. We give some tips for staying awake and alert when tiredness strikes
Daily lifestyle habits are the primary contributor to chronic inflammation that shortens our lifespans. Eating too much junk food and simple carbs increases insulin levels, while too much salt puts you at risk of hypertension and heart disease. A lack of exercise and outdoor activities decreases metabolism and blood flow. Stress, excessive fatigue and depression…
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