Sleep is one of the most important things we can do to maintain our health. However, when treating other parts of the body, those medications and treatment plans can interfere with sleep. Here is a list of common heart medications and how they can interfere with sleep. If you take any of these medications and find yourself having trouble sleeping, they may be the culprit, requiring you to talk with your physician to see if there is another option. 

Eating disorders are a common psychiatric disorder that affects 30 million people in the United States. They are most commonly associated with a mental health issue as there is a significant tie between emotional and physical health. There is also a growing amount of information showing the link between sleep and eating disorders. This relationship is not linear, meaning that everyone with an eating disorder does not have sleep troubles and vice versa. However, there is a strong correlation between the two, which leads researchers to believe that they are somewhat connected. Continue reading to find out more about this relationship and how to get help for both. 

For women, there is that time once a month when you experience your menstrual cycle. However, the menstrual cycle is not isolated to just those 3-7 days. There are often extra-cycle symptoms that affect women a majority of the days in a month. If there are numerous symptoms or the severity of them is great, then you may be diagnosed with PMS or PMDD. A common symptom that women with PMS or PMDD experience is insomnia. Continue reading to find out how your menstrual cycle may be negatively impacting your sleep. 

Cosleeping is a term for sleeping with your baby or child in the same bed. Although there are different theories on the safety and wellbeing effects of cosleeping, this practice may help you and your child in the long run. It's important to note that small infants who are at risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) should not be in the same bed, but should be in a separate space with a firm mattress and a fitted sheet to avoid suffocation. However, as children grow older and their safety risks decline, extended cosleeping may still be an option for your family. Read more to decide if this is the right move for your family.

Late night snacks or late dinners is impossible to avoid forever. Sometimes the day just ends really late, or you get really hungry before bed. There is a lot of information on what's the latest time you should eat before bed, which can lead to some thinking they need to go to bed hungry. It's a good rule of thumb to eat at least two hours before bed so your body has time to digest food before you attempt to go to sleep. However, a growling stomach is just as counterproductive to sleep. It's better to eat a good snack or food that settles your hunger without upsetting your stomach. Here is a list of the best foods to eat before bed that won't interfere with your sleep. 

The phrase "get your beauty rest" is truly not an exaggeration considering how much sleep affects your skin. It is normally quite obvious from looking at someone if they slept the night before, or not. But these changes can have long-lasting impacts on the worn appearance of skin. If you want to have youthful and supple looking skin, you don't have to scour the internet for expensive creams and treatments. The solution may be as basic as sleeping. Keep reading to find out how sleep can impact your skin, and other measures you can take as part of you nighttime routine to have great looking skin. 

Late night snacks and dinner are an inevitable part of life. But what if these foods may be part of the reason you are struggling to go to sleep? There are myths about what time you should eat dinner for weight loss, etc. And it's pretty well understood that you should avoid eating too late, so as to not be interrupted by food digestion. But what about specific foods that can interrupt your ability to get a good night's sleep? Below is a list that may help guide your late night cravings so you can go right to sleep without any issues. 

Sometimes going to sleep is really hard, especially those who may suffer from anxiety or insomnia. Sleep is really important for the body as a time of recovery, so if you're having trouble sleeping, you may turn to some popular nighttime medications to help. OTC, or over the counter, are medications that you can buy without a prescription. They are available at your local pharmacy and include their uses and dosing on their labels. Here is a review of the classes of OTC sleep aids and some popular medications within them.

In order to really have balance in your life, it's essential that you understand the relationship between sleep and exercise. Both are necessary for optimal health, and they both have effects on the other. When you understand this interplay, then it will be easier for you to create a schedule that works for you that includes both of these valuable practices. 

Not being able to sleep is frustrating. You may have already tried the common suggestions like having a sleep routine, avoiding too much caffeine and alcohol before bed, and so on. Fortunately, there are creative ways to help you get to sleep. Here are six strange but well researched, proven ways to sleep better that may help you.