Sleep

Do you feel tired after a full night of sleep? Has anyone ever complained that you snore or have disrupted breathing while you sleep? If so, you may want to speak with your doctor about being tested for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder in which your breathing stops and starts throughout the […] Read More

When kids are little, parents often rely on a consistent bedtime routine to help them fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. In fact, when my boys were small this bedtime routine was key to sleep for all of us – if the routine varied, sleep was inevitably harder to come by. It is […] Read More

     Am I the Only One Not Sleeping? When you were a child, your parents likely told you to get a good night’s sleep as they tucked you in bed each night. Contrary to the common myth that sleep requirements decline as we age, sufficient sleep is important for both adults and children. Most […] Read More

Individuals with sleep problems have 1.68 times higher risk for the cognitive impairment and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Approximately 15% of Alzheimer’s disease may be attributed to sleep problems.1 Sleep is a lifestyle factor that can be affected by many different stimuli and health conditions. Finding natural ways to improve sleep may be important for reducing the […] Read More

Research has taught us that maintaining a consistent bed and rising time are helpful in having a restful night of sleep. It is also recommended that adults attain approximately 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. However, many of us have erratic sleep schedules, and thus some days we struggle with energy and alertness. […] Read More