What is microsleep? It sounds like a good thing. The truth is, it’s not, and it’s dangerous. Microsleep is a brief and uncontrollable sleep episode that can last for a split second or up to 10 seconds. Microsleep occurs when an exhausted person...

Thirty-five percent of Americans report their sleep quality as “poor” or “fair”. In fact, those who are sacrificing their sleep quality, often are those who are experiencing health problems. That being said, many people wonder what doctor to see for sleep problems....

Chances are you’ve heard on insomnia, but what about hypersomnia? Hypersomnia, more commonly known as extreme and excess daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep, has many treatments. However, depending on the cause of a specific person’s hypersomnia, treatment...

Sleep, it’s said to be one of the most beneficial and crucial aspects of human nature. Sleep is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal, use it efficiently and copiously. According to the Sleep Association, the average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep per...

You might not feel sleep deprived, but there is a chance you are. If you have an energetic toddler or a hectic work schedule, there’s a strong possibility that your sleep schedule has been severely compromised. There are two types of sleep deprivation. Either you...

Have you ever realized that you don’t have to actually tell your body it’s time to go to sleep? It usually just happens. One moment you’re energized and then next you’re feeling drowsy and your eyelids are shutting. This is all due to the sleep-wake cycle, or...

Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep is the most beneficial and important stage of our sleep cycle. REM is just one of five stages of sleep and ideally takes place after  90 minutes of sleeping for an hour. The REM sleep cycle is a recurring stage that occurs five to six...

In a world saturated with caffeine and sugar, getting to bed on time can sometimes be a challenge. We’re well educated on the foods that interfere with our sleep, but what about food that actually inhibits better sleep? In all 5 stages of sleep, our bodies are doing...

  What if we told you that you could run faster, get smarter, look better, and live longer in just 20 minutes? It’s easy to do - so easy in fact, you could do it in your sleep. We’re talking about naps - and if you aren’t taking them, you’re missing out on a lot more...

Evenings are probably the best time of day for most of us. It’s time to wind down, get in your pajamas, possibly have a glass of wine with a good read, and slowly doze off into an amazing night’s sleep. Truth is, it doesn't always happen that way. Some of us have a...

Getting the little ones to bed can be a serious challenge. We’ve all been there -  your toddler is wired with energy and not ready for bed, your baby keeps waking up in the middle of the night, or your child is too scared to sleep alone. Whatever the problem is, we’ve...

An estimated fifty to seventy million adults in America have some type of sleep disorder. That number is far, far too large. If you’re one of the millions who suffer from a sleep disorder, it’s helpful to consider the position you’re sleeping in. Are you a back...

As many as 35% of people show at least brief signs of insomnia. Your body needs sleep. It is how you replenish yourself after a long day. When you do not rest enough, your quality of life may decrease. Insomniacs frequently report fatigue, loss of ability to...