Getting enough sleep is not just about the number of hours you spend in bed. It's also about the number of hours that you actually are spent sleeping. If your sleep is fragmented and highly interrupted, that's just as bad for you as getting less than 7-8 hours of sleep a night. In this article, we are going to discuss the symptoms and consequences of interrupted sleep, what may be causing them, and how to prevent them.
Even though it's important to get eight hours of sleep throughout the night, those working night shifts, unfortunately, do not have that possibility. In fact, working night shift often comes with increased wages and reduced administrative hassle. For some families, it actually allows them more flexibility with children and other family obligations.
So, if you are someone who is required to work night shifts, sometimes, staying up can be hard. But, in order to not lose your job, or worse, have a severe accident, it's crucial to learn how to stay awake. Continue reading for tips for staying awake during night shifts.
Taking your life on the road but unsure how you're going to get a good night of sleep? Just because you are sleeping in a van or an RV doesn't mean your sleep has to suffer. Although it's different than sleeping in a house, doesn't make it impossible. There are quite a few things you can do to get a good night's rest in your van, so keep reading for six tips on how to improve sleep in a van.
Early morning workouts have significant benefits, but are not always possible. Mornings can be so chaotic, with the main goal of just getting out of the door. But, exercising is still important and can promote health, sleep, and overall positive feelings about oneself.
Therefore, the only time left for working out is at night. Although research and sleep blogs advise you to avoid late night working out, the time of your workout is less important than the type of workout. Continue reading to find out the best and worst types of workouts before bed, and also some additional rules to keep in mind so you are not interfering with your sleep.
Part of getting a good night's sleep is making sure that you are comfortable. Mattress comfort is important, but can sometimes be so expensive that it's not able to be modified. However, there is another part of your sleeping environment that may be more easily modifiable, and very effective.
Your pillow may actually be causing you some issues with your comfort. And the best part is, replacing your pillows is significantly cheaper than replacing your mattress. The results of changing your pillow can be life changing, as your pillow can actually cause a lot of challenges throughout the night if it is not a good pillow. Continue reading to find out more about how your pillow may be ruining your sleep.
The interest in vegan and plant-based diets has increased tremendously over the past few years. From athletes to business professionals, everyone has their own reason for pursuing this new diet. There are a variety of reasons, like beliefs, dietary necessity, weight loss goals, and a genuine interest to see how your body may transform. But did you know that going vegan can actually help you with your sleep? Continue reading to learn five benefits of going vegan.
Dear employees, be prepared to send this to your boss so you can get a three-day weekend every weekend. The four-day workweek is making a robust emergence in the wake of COVID-19. As employees value their lives more than their work, employers have had to become more strategic with how they encourage their employees to do their work. This includes shortening the workweek from the traditional five-day workweek to four.
What would be the benefit of this change? Well according to a recent survey, sleep! Employees who are already a part of the 4-day workweek scheme are using their extra day off to catch up on sleep they missed throughout the week. Continue reading to find out more about the benefit of this new change.
The beginning of school will be here before you know it, and it's important to understand your kid's sleep. There is so much information on the internet about sleep, it can be easy to pick up misinformation. But for the sake of your child's well being, it is vital that you understand the truth about sleep.
A lack of sleep can lead to irritability, failing grades, and other inadequacies in your child's life. As they are in a developmentally sensitive period, sleep is optimal for their neurological and physiological health. Continue reading to learn about 3 myths that parents get wrong about their kids' sleep.
Putting away technology before bed can be a huge barrier to getting a good night of sleep. Scrolling through bed can create issues with falling asleep due to the blue light that is emitting, and the temptation of continuing to scroll without an ending.
In order to overcome this, Cara Newhart, the DIY designer of "Never Skip Brunch" created an item called a "Tech Tuckaway". This is an anti-clutter design hack to help hide electronics in the nightstand without unplugging them.
If your nightstand is cluttered, and your electronics pose a great threat to getting a good night's sleep, then consider using this clutter-clearing organization hack to help meet several needs that you have.
Going back to work on Monday can induce a feeling of dread, anxiety, and what some refer to as Sunday Scaries. This can make falling asleep on Sunday difficult for many, which is indicated by the number of individuals who have more trouble falling as sleep on Sunday compared to any other day. Continue reading to find out more about why Sunday is so scary, and what you can do to overcome those anxious feelings.