Sleep

Are you looking for a new way to reduce insomnia, stress or anxiety? According to research and first-hand accounts, weighted blankets may be an effective tool. They provide a gentle pressure not so different from ...

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Chances are you’re not reading this article in a park, on the beach, or in your yard. That’s because the average American spends a whopping 93 percent of their time indoors. (1) If you’re only getting ...

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Mike from Stranger Things may have described mouth breathers as "knuckleheads," but he's certainly adding insult to injury, as mouth breathing can actually cause a number of serious health conditions. And many mouth breathers aren't ...

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If you, or your child, have ever experienced shouting, thrashing and intense fear during sleep, the cause may be night terrors. For some, the experience will cause you to awaken breathless, sweaty, with a racing ...

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When you hear the word pollution, what do you think of? My guess is that images of factories full of smoke come to mind, or rivers and oceans filled with debris, oil and sludge. No ...

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Excessive sleepiness, hallucinations and sleep paralysis are all characteristics of narcolepsy, a chronic neurological disorder that makes it difficult for the brain to control sleep-wake cycles. (1) This disorder adversely affects the quality of life ...

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Our parents and babysitters may have been onto something when they encouraged us to nap — even in adulthood, brief, regular napping seems to be good for you in a variety of different ways, according ...

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I’ve written before about toxic bedding and how to choose the right pillow (is your pillow toxic?), but now I want to share how to choose the right mattress. Getting sufficient, high-quality sleep is one of the ...

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Often called "America's Best Idea," the National Park Service could also soon be known as America's Healthiest Prescription. (Especially if you're someone suffering from a sleep disorder.) In fact, if you're searching for insomnia cures, it ...

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When you start to think that you're getting enough Zzzs, do you start to wonder how much did our ancestors sleep? Given all the attention the importance of sleep gets and all the distractions in modern ...

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