If you are a shift worker, or line in a place with an abnormal exposure of light, then blackout curtains may be something you're considering. They block light so you can get sleep whether it's the middle of the day or not. Even though blackout curtains have some great benefits, there are also a couple of cons to be aware of. Continue reading to find out more about blackout curtains.
Menopause is a change that middle-aged women go through where their menstrual cycles stop and their ovaries stop producing eggs. Women, around age 40, will begin to stop producing estrogen and progesterone, a phase called perimenopause. One year after their last menstrual cycle, they officially hit menopause and enter postmenopause. Throughout these three phases, there are abrupt changes in hormones that can negatively impact sleep. Keep reading to find out how sleep can be impacted by menopause.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts one's ability to pay attention, sit still, and control their impulses. This is normally diagnosed in childhood and persists into adulthood. The hyperactivity of ADHD can make sleeping very difficult and can even cause the onset of insomnia. Read below to see how ADHD can cause insomnia, and some tips to manage symptoms for better sleep.
Have you noticed that you don't go to sleep at the same time every day, and that you seem to go to sleep later and later until you've hit a 24-hour sleep delay? This may sound confusing, but imagine one day you go to sleep at 10 pm and then the next day at 11 pm, and this continues until you find yourself going to sleep at 10 pm again.
This is abnormal, as our circadian rhythm usually helps us go to sleep at the same time every day. If you are having trouble going to sleep every day at the same time, then you may have non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (N24). Continue reading to find out more about it.
Your animals may be warm and cuddly, and make the perfect sleeping partner, but it's highly recommended that your animals DO NOT sleep in the same bed as you. This may be a disappointment to animal lovers, but there are valid reasons why your animals should get the boot out of the bed. We are going to work through the biggest reasons that you and your furry friends should have separate sleeping compartments.
Eating before bed has been a controversial topic for a long time. There is so much speculation and misinformation about eating late at night and the effect it can have on your diet. However, eating late at night can have various effects on your sleep. Keep reading to find out how late-night snacking can impact your sleep.
Nocturia is a term for a condition in which you take multiple trips to the bathroom at night. These constant disruptions cause you to constantly wake up to take a trip to the bathroom, which interrupts your attempt at a good night's sleep. You may awaken in the morning and find yourself feeling drowsy or extremely tired throughout the day. If this happens more often than not, and you are not proceeding bedtime with a large intake of water, then there may be some underlying diseases or disorders that you need to address. Please continue reading to find out more about what may be causing your multiple bathroom stops.
A concussion, or a mild traumatic brain injury, is the movement of your brain in the cranial cavity. Although the brain is well protected by the skull, nothing prevents your brain from moving within the cranium. This movement, along with any injuries from the brain's contact with the skull, can result in a concussion.
A concussion is an injury that results in feelings of nausea or vomiting, brief lapses in consciousness or memory, sensitivity to light and sound, among other symptoms. Keep reading to find out how this type of injury can impact your sleep.
Preferences of side sleeping or back sleeping aren't just for comfort. There are some health benefits and positive impacts on your sleep and overall health by choosing specific sleeping positions.
If you have certain types of pains or sleeping disorders, like sleep apnea, positioning your body in certain ways can truly help relieve some of those ailments so you can get better sleep.
Good sleep is essential for overall health, mood, and many other aspects of the day. By making a few simple changes, you may unlock the key to getting really good sleep.
Nyctophobia is a mental health disorder, or anxiety disorder, that is the fear of darkness. This goes beyond children who are afraid of the dark. This phobia is extreme distress and fear of the darkness and night. These can cause feelings of anxiety and depression, and are so excessive or irrational, they impact one's day-to-day.