Night owls and morning birds are more than cute descriptive names about one's preferred time of productivity. They are actually biologically determined adjustments to your circadian rhythm. It's important to try and align your sleep schedule with your circadian rhythm as it's very hard to change. Very rarely can someone just flip from morning bird to a night owl. Your prefered sleep time is pretty much set, but unfortunately, this has led to some sleep troubles in the pandemic. Continue reading how night owls are negatively impacted during the pandemic and what this means for companies and individuals.  

When you lie down to go to sleep at night, sometimes it's not as easy as shutting off your devices, flipping on your stomach and going to sleep. There are actually two patterns that your body and brain must register for you to go to sleep, and they both have to time up to each other so they arrive at the same time. By having these two things, you may be able to improve your ability to go to sleep faster and stay asleep. 

As a new parent, or a parent with younger children, getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep can be almost impossible. However, regardless of how hard it is to get those hours, it's still important that you do. Sleep deprivation can make you irritable, moody, excessively tired in the daytime, all of which can affect your ability parent or work effectively. Continue reading for five really great tips for parents who need to increase their sleep. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Your animals may be warm and cuddly, and make the perfect sleeping partner, but it's actually 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. 

Preference of side sleeping, or back sleeping aren't just for comfort. There can actually be 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 is 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. 

As you are preparing your sleep environment for the best night of sleep, don't forget about your sheets! It's so important that you cover your bed with bed sheets that make you comfortable. The Sleep Foundation has created a list of the best sheets of 2021, to make choosing the right sheets for you that much easier. 

Sleep au natural may actually have some unknown benefits. Although we may be used to sleeping in pajamas, there may be some merit in ditching the clothes and letting our sheets surround us wholly. There isn't a lot of research on sleeping naked, but 29% of French individuals say they sleep naked, and there have been some noted health benefits. At the end of the day, your comfort will determine your ability to get a good night's sleep, however it may be a good option for you to try sleeping naked and see what that does for you.