A truly restful bedroom is more than just a place to put your bed and pillows—it should be a sanctuary designed to foster peace and relaxation. Creating this kind of space doesn’t require extravagant features like fountains or windchimes. It can be tailored to your budget, preferences, and time constraints. What matters most is that your bedroom evokes a sense of calm. Read on to discover how you can design the perfect environment for a restful night’s sleep.

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 that both 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 and quality of 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 on 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 American youth 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 how these drinks can delay the necessary hours of precious sleep. 

Sweating is a normal function that helps the body regulate 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 cause concern for 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 is a respiratory virus that has transformed from a deadly, worldwide pandemic to a common respiratory illness with seasonal patterns. Although it does not pose the same threat that it did in 2020, it is still important to protect yourself from its effects.

Besides good hygiene, such as washing your hands and avoiding touching surfaces, then touching your face, you can also get vaccinated. There are a few options for vaccination, and they offer 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 an obstructive disease of the lungs. The lung tissue has been so destroyed that it's difficult for it to exchange gas, leading to decreased oxygen levels and difficulty breathing. It can be extremely difficult to breathe at night, partly due to the fact that the lungs are lying 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. 

Migraines affect a large portion of the population, even requiring some to take time off work. Migraines can also be a major disability with significant negative impacts on life.  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 discomfort and bowel irregularity. Along with a lot of abdominal pain, IBS can also cause issues with sleep. 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. 

Athletes need sleep for optimal performance. Sleep is a time when the body can perform many necessary repairs for athletes to avoid injury and maintain high energy levels. However, the more muscular athletes are, the more their ability to get restful sleep is impaired. Continue reading to find out how sleep and body composition are related.