Sleep has tremendous effects on the body, including the heart. It's imperative to get the proper number of hours of sleep to provide the heart with extra protective factors against everything else that is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the number one killer in the United States, so if you can find ways to avoid it, that may be the thing to save your life! Continue reading to learn how sleep can impact your heart health and how to get the best sleep.

Experiencing shortness of breath, also known as dyspnea, is a cause for concern on its own. However, when it occurs at night, it may indicate a more serious underlying issue. Typically, during sleep, you shouldn't feel out of breath because your body is at rest. Therefore, if you find yourself breathless during the night, it could be a sign that something is amiss. Keep reading to discover the potential causes of nighttime shortness of breath.

We often discuss the importance of creating a sleep-friendly environment in your bedroom. However, did you know that the color scheme of your bedroom can also have a significant impact on how relaxing or stimulating it feels? If you want to ensure a restful night's sleep, it's crucial to choose the right colors for your bedroom. Read on to discover the best and worst bedroom colors that promote optimal sleep.

If you're struggling to get a good night's sleep despite trying various methods like turning off the TV and sticking to a sleep routine, there's still hope. Natural remedies in the form of gentle herbs can assist you in achieving the restful sleep you desire. These easily accessible herbs have been proven to enhance sleep quality for many individuals. So, if you're tired of tossing and turning, here are some herbs that can help you unwind and reclaim the sleep you've been missing out on.

Did you know that you can sleep your way to better mental health? Sure that may not be new news, but there is increasing evidence that those who sleep better can reduce their risk of developing dementia and, eventually, death. There are multiple theories as to why this may happen, so this article will dive into the protective and risk factors, associated with sleep, of developing dementia. 

If you wake up feeling tired, then you may want to know that there is a bidirectional relationship between hormones and your sleep. There are certain fluctuations of hormones that should naturally be occurring throughout the day. These fluctuations can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle, helping you to reach your peak number of hours of sleep. When these fluctuations are off and out of sync, you may find yourself having trouble getting the recommend 7-8 hours of sleep. Continue reading to find out how sleep and your hormones can influence each other. 

The COVID-19 pandemic may have permanently changed how the workforce looks. With so many jobs going remote at the beginning, many found that it may be a permanent situation due to the flexibility that format offered their employees. However, as great as working from home is, there may be one area where working from home is actually detrimental - sleep. Continue reading to find out how your sleep may be suffering and what you can do about it. 

Do you suffer from migraines but I have no idea why? Or do you suffer from migraines and have a hard  time getting enough rest? Well did you know that there could actually be a link between your headaches and you are sleep issues?

Individuals living with migraines are between 2 and 8 times more likely to have sleep problems compared to the general public. If you're able to get better sleep, then that may reduce the severity and duration of your migraines and other headaches. On the flip side if you're able to find a root to your headache that is related to sleep then this could lead to better sleep for you. So finding out the link between headaches and sleep can either help you reduce your headaches and/or get better sleep. Continue reading to find out how headaches and sleep are related.

While you sleep there are a lot of processes that happen in the body. These processes are meant to reset your body from the damage done throughout the day so that way your body can continue to be healthy and strong and exactly what you need. When you don't get enough sleep then you don't allow your body this time to make the necessary repairs.

These unattended to repairs certainly add up and can lead to other health issues like hypertension, diabetes, obesity. This is why it is so important that you get the recommended 8 hours of sleep. This article will focus on how sleep can help increase the longevity of one's life.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause enormous discomfort for those who are affected. This discomfort can roll over and become a sleep issue. Without proper sleep, the body is unable to recover from all the damage done to it throughout the day, especially by the inflammatory molecules that may be seen in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's. Therefore, it's imperative for increased comfort and recovery that individuals with Crohn's find a way to get better sleep. Below is some more information on Crohn's and some steps to take if you're having trouble sleeping.