Humidity is the concentration of water vapor in the air. The level of humidity in your home can impact many aspects of your personal health. Studies have found both excessively high humidity and low humidity can be problematic for various reasons. 

Humidity can also impact sleep. High humidity can interfere with your sleep cycle and important processes that occur during crucial sleep stages. Additionally, humid climates are associated with higher concentrations of allergens that trigger adverse reactions and disrupt sleep for some people. Maintaining healthy humidity levels in your home can increase your comfort for quality sleep. 

Choosing a mattress is very important for ensuring you get a good night's sleep. However, it can be so intimidating, and the last thing you want to do is make an expensive mistake. Here is a short guide of some things to consider when looking at how to choose a mattress.  

Carbonated drinks are heavily consumed throughout the US. Whether you know them as pop, soda, coke, or another name, carbonated drinks are consumed at a high daily rate by US youths and adults. Soft drinks are also the most common source of added sugar in the average American diet. They are very popular, despite their link to a myriad of health problems, including weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart, liver and kidney disease. 

Soda can also negatively impact sleep. Continue reading to find out more about these drinks can delay necessary hours of precious sleep. 

The pandemic has paved the way for many new lifestyle changes, some good, some bad. However, one of those bad changes has been sleep, specifically for Black Americans. They have experienced the worst sleep of all groups during the pandemic. Continue reading to find out more about this study, and what Black Americans can do to improve their sleep in spite of everything negatively impacting their efforts. 

Sweating is normal and is a way that the body regulates temperature. When you're working out or in the sauna, profuse sweating is expected. Waking up sweating in the middle of the night is another matter and not normal. Night sweats can be defined as sweating in excess of that required by the body to regulate body temperature. 

Night sweats can occur during sleep and without physical exertion. They don't have another cause such as a heavy blanket or warm room, but instead are rooted in other health issues. They can reduce sleep quality and concern your bed partner, as well as be the root of severe discomfort. Continue reading to find out more about what night sweats are and what you can do about them for better sleep. 

COVID-19 has been changing and ravenging its way through the world for about 2 years, and even though a complete resolution seems beyond comprehension right now, there are certain things you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19. Besides good hygiene, involving wearing masks, washing your hands, and avoiding touching surfaces and touching your face, you can also get vaccinated. There are a few options for vaccination and it offers great protection from COVID-19. In this article, we will talk about what the vaccine is and what are some ways you can increase its effectiveness and boost your immunity. 

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a an obstructive disease of the lungs. The lung tissue has been so destroyed, that it's difficult for it to exchange gas, leading to a decreased oxygen level and difficulty breathing. It can be extremely difficult to breathe at night, partly due to the fact that the lungs are laying flat on the back of the chest wall making it more difficult to breathe. This can lead to nighttime wheezing and sleep disturbances. Here are some tips for improving sleep with COPD. 

COVID-19 has been a stressful time for all. Everyone has had to adjust to new ways of life, and with the uncertainty of the course of the virus, it can be even more difficult to navigate life and try to maintain as much normalcy as possible. But what even is normalcy? It is being redefined everyday, making it hard to come up with a routine and reduce stress levels and meet basic needs including 7-8 hours of sleep. Continue reading to find out more about stress and how we can all live better lives. 

Migraines affect a large portion of the population, even requiring some to take time off work. Migraines can also be a huge disability and negatively impact the life of those who have severe migraines. Migraines also impact sleep quality and REM sleep, both of which are important for improving mood, energy, focus and other positive aspects of one's day. Continue reading to find out more. 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a lot of discomfort and issues going to the bathroom. Along with a lot of abdominal pain, IBS can also cause issues sleeping. A lack of sleep also influences the severity of IBS giving them a reciprocal relationship. Continue reading to find out how to get better sleep with IBS.