Sleep is essential to our health and wellbeing; however, for individuals with Parkinson's Disease, it is even more important as the body needs more time to restore and repair itself. However, Parkinson's disease makes it very challenging to get a good night's rest and can disrupt this process of healing. Continue reading to find out more about Parkinson's and how sleep can be impacted.
Teens are going through a very weird time in life where they are trying to figure out who they are, who they want to be, and some of that process may involve some defiant behaviors and attitudes. One of the things they may rebel against, or have trouble attaining, is sleep. Teens need sleep just like kids of any other age, but there are several barriers that may be disrupting that. Continue reading to find out more about teens and sleep.
Do you find yourself staying up way past your bedtime because you feel like that's the only time you can do what you want to do? Whether it's reading that one book or finishing a TV show, you have the option to go to bed, but decide to stay up doing these activities. What does this lead to? Trouble getting up in the morning, a groggy day, just to do it all again the next night. This is referred to as Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, and we're going to talk more about it, as well as its effects on your sleep and how you can avoid doing this in the future.
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.
Every day, we get a little bit older. However, just because the clock is continuously ticking doesn't mean that we can't do anything to minimize the effects of aging. One part of life that can impact how we feel, mentally and physically, is sleep. Our sleep habits impact our daily functioning, and poor habits can cause us to feel much older than we are. Continue reading to learn about the bad sleep habits you may be doing that can contribute to you feeling older!
Sleep training isn’t just for helping children sleep through the night—adults can also apply sleep training techniques to themselves, and it’s highly recommended. In the sections below, you’ll learn how adults can implement sleep training and how this practice can play a role in preventing depression.
Sleep is very important for children. Sleep helps them grow, prevents illness, and provides them with energy for another day of learning. Adequate sleep also helps children with emotional and behavioral regulation. For children, poor sleep can lead to emotional and behavioral problems (EBPs). Continue reading to find out what these problems are and how sleep influences their development.
Getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep is important, but can be difficult due to a variety of reasons. Improving sleep hygiene or creating a sleep routine can help train your brain for sleep every night - almost like sleep training for adults. By doing the same thing every night, you train your brain and body to know when it's time to go to sleep. These routines should help relax and calm your mind for a good night's rest.
If you have a good sleep environment, but are still having trouble falling asleep, then you could possibly need to be in a better state of relaxation before bed. One way to increase your relaxation is to apply sleep lotions or soak in a bath with calming compounds. Here is a list of the best lotions and bath soaks to help you sleep all night.
Microsleep refers to very short periods of sleep that can be measured in seconds instead of minutes or hours. Even if you have never heard of this term before, you have likely witnessed someone else do it, or have done it you rself. It is where they nod off or keep their eyes open, and they essentially fall asleep for mere seconds.
This normally occurs after sleep deprivation. Because of this, a lot of individuals with abnormal sleep schedules like shift work disorder or OSA might experience them. People who do not have sleep disorders can experience microsleeps too even after a single night of no sleep or sleep deprivation. Continue reading to find out what microsleep is and other components of this super short sleeping session!
Jobs can be extremely demanding and stressful, making it very hard for people to find a good work/life balance. However, without this balance, it can be very hard to do things that contribute to our wellness, including sleep. Continue reading to find out how to get a good night's sleep with a stressful job.