You know that getting a good night's sleep is important for your health. But you might be surprised to learn how many ways sleep makes your life better. Sleep helps you lose weight, improve your athletic performance, prevent disease, and reduce inflammation. It even helps you get along better with the people in your life. …
Tag Archives: Sleep
May
20
2019
“The early bird gets the worm.” While you may not be interested in worms, per se, you still may be interested in the many benefits that rising early can provide. In fact, studies show that those who wake up earlier are overall more successful in their lives. Still, deciding to start waking up earlier is a big…
Jan
15
2019
There are a lot of resolutions that you can make over the new year, but unfortunately, it's not always easy to stick with them. Bogging yourself down with too many expectations may even force you to give up long before you even get started. To avoid this burnout, you might want to try making smarter…
Jun
04
2018
At their wit’s end, patients at sleep clinics get frustratingly obvious advice. They're told to practice “sleep hygiene,” which means careful attention to the sleep routine. A cool, comfortable bedroom, regular evening schedule, and wind-down period before bed help the body and mind to make the transition to deep sleep. Cutting corners at bedtime can…