Getting the body you want is a three-step process. You have to eat right, exercise regularly, and also, sleep well. Believe it or not, sleep plays a powerful role in your daily appetite and energy level, which in turn can affect your food choices and will to exercise.
Read MoreChronic sleep deprivation can not only negatively impact your ability to perform daily tasks, but also contribute to poor motor and cognitive skills and increased risk while driving or operating machinery. Here are some ways to pay back your sleep debt.
Read MoreAre you a morning bird or a night owl? The answer may lie with your circadian rhythm.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sleep, there are several common myths that may not be as true as they seem. We take a look at some and separate the fact from fiction.
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time has come to an end. Making the transition to earlier hours gives you an opportunity to get your sleep back on schedule and pack in time for new morning routines, such as hitting the gym, grabbing a coffee or going for a run.
Read MoreWhich is better: finishing up your to-do list and preparing for the next day by getting 30 minutes less sleep or going to bed with the list unfinished but getting an addition 30 minutes of sleep at night?
Read MoreDid you know weight gain and poor sleep lead into each other in a way that creates a cycle? Eating unhealthy food causes weight gain but weight gain leads to sleep problems.
Read MoreDo you unwind at the end of the day by reading a book or magazine before you fall asleep? Due to recent technological innovations and the affordability of once unattainable devices, people of all ages are using e-readers and cell phones to read or wind-down before bed.
Read MoreDo you have a tough time getting through every hectic workday? No matter what your job is, it is very important to come to work well-rested after a good night’s sleep. A recent study of nearly 4,000 people in Finland of working age, from 30 to 64, found that getting enough sleep every night meant the worker was less likely to take time off from work due to illness.
Read MoreResearchers have been looking into the exact effects of sleep apnea on various functioning systems of the body, within various age groups and demographics. According to a study released in June 2014, there is evidence showing sleep apnea is associated with neurocognitive dysfunction in adult Hispanic women.
Read MoreA study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that staying awake too long is proven to kill brain cells in mice. This is one more study that reveals how important it is to get enough sleep each and every night.
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