You have had a very busy day at work. You get home late, have a quick dinner, and spend a few minutes with your children and spouse. Then you pull out your laptop so you can tie up those loose ends left over from the day. After responding to emails and, of course, distracted by Twitter and Facebook, you decide it’s time to head for the bedroom. You really need a good night’s sleep since you…
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Signs it’s Time to Have Your Sleep Assessed
For some people, sleep is a welcome, restful escape from the world. It gives the body a chance to rejuvenate itself so that the individual can greet the new day with energy and focus. Unfortunately, for other people, sleep doesn’t provide momentum at all. Instead, some individuals wake up feeling more tired than they did before going to bed. If this sounds like you, it might be time to visit…
Effects of a Poor Sleep Schedule
Think back to your university days when pulling all-nighters to work on essays still somehow left you with enough energy to function the next day. For some of us, the “all-nighter” habit didn’t end with graduation, and we still find ourselves skipping sleep to work, party, watch TV, or simply because we just can’t fall asleep. While it may seem like no big deal, the effects of a poor…
Why Do I Get Morning Headaches?
A good night’s sleep is meant to relax, refresh, and have you awakening feeling well-rested. So what’s with the headache you suddenly feel upon opening your eyes in the morning? There is no sensation quite as unpleasant as waking up with pain, and it can set the tone for your whole day. Your question: “Why do I get morning headaches” will be addressed below and with this, we hope to give you a…
The Best and Worst Sleeping Positions
Many of us underestimate the benefits and importance of sleep. Having a full and uninterrupted night’s sleep plays a major role in your overall health, moods, functionality, and well-being. The position in which you sleep is just as important to monitor, as it can be a main factor in a good or bad sleep. Below we will compare some of the best and worst sleeping positions for your…
Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
While sleep apnea is known to be more common in men and those who suffer from obesity, the disorder can have an effect on pregnant women as well, particularly those in their third trimester. With the multitude of less than favourable side effects pregnancy can instil, trouble sleeping is quite common. The heavier you are prior to becoming pregnant and the amount of weight you gain during your…
Understanding Your Sleep Cycles
Breaking down sleep cycles and understanding patterns is usually something that makes us nod off, as let’s face it, we’d much rather just conk out than try to understand what’s happening with our bodies. However, it’s important to comprehend the differing sleep cycles. While some of us have heard of REM sleep, not all of us really know what it is. Getting to know the natural cycles…
Go Ahead, Sleep More
Most of us are always fighting against time. There are never enough hours in the day OR night, and we are constantly cutting corners to work more and get more done. While being in a constant state of stress is something we know is bad for us, many of us are experiencing stress without knowing it. As much as we’d love to spend days lazing around in bed, we forgo sleep for other things, be it…
Ways to Prevent Sleep Apnea
If you’re the one of many people suffering from sleep apnea, you know how difficult it can be to feel rested and alert. While treatment is vital in helping you cope, there are ways that you can prevent or help yourself from further risk, and they only require minimal lifestyle changes. We’re always on the lookout for methods to help ourselves live a healthier and happier life, and t…
Women Often Under-Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea
Studies have shown that women are less likely to be diagnosed with sleep apnea in comparison to the large numbers of men who are. Often times, typical symptoms that are present in a man, such as breathing pauses at night and extreme sleepiness during the day, are not as apparent in women, making it slightly harder to detect whether a woman has sleep apnea. Usually, the ratio falls between 2…