It’s 6 a.m., the sun is rising, the birds are chirping, and the promise of a new day awaits you. But instead of feeling refreshed and ready for work, you’re groggy, irritated and have zero interest in dragging yourself out of bed. We can all agree that nobody likes a tired, grouchy person, who has had a terrible night’s sleep. Whether you work in an office, are a student, a stay

5 Tips to Help Cope with Daylight Saving Time On Sunday, March 10th, it’s time again to push our clocks up an hour and to lose that oh so precious hour of sleep. That’s right, it’s almost time to once again Spring Forward for Daylight Saving. The term “spring forward” is used to describe a practice of changing standard time with the intention of “saving” (as in make better use of)

Choosing your bedding fabric may not be the most glamorous task, however it’s an important one. The quality of your bedding can have a significant impact on the quality of your sleep. Since we spend a hefty chunk of our lifetime in bed, we may as well make the most of our time there by opting for fabric that is healthy for us and our environment. In the world of bedding

Did you know that less than 9% of teens get enough sleep? It’s no wonder they trudge around like moody zombies! Jokes aside, lack of quality sleep among adolescents is a serious problem. Sleep is essential for regulating our moods, appetite and cognitive function. Because the teenage brain is not yet fully developed, teens are especially susceptible to the adverse effects of sleep deprivation. It is estimated that teenagers need between

The holidays are a special time of year for many reasons. Whether you traveled or stayed home, relaxed or entertained guests, chances are your sleep schedule got a little out of whack. For many, the holidays provide a perfect excuse to stay up late, sleep in and indulge in treats and alcohol. As you can imagine, these habits, albeit temporary, can wreak havoc on our sleep cycles. Fortunately, there are several

The dead of winter is coming, and for once, we are not talking about Game of Thrones. We don’t need to tell you that this is the time of the year associated with cold, snowy mornings, cold, icy roads, cold and oh yeah, cold. Did we mention the cold yet? For many, this is all they have to look forward to for the next few months. It is for that reason

The holidays are fast approaching and for many people that means a total change in routine: hectic schedules, late nights and get-togethers galore. For a lot of people, this throws off those much-needed sleep schedules and can lead to irritability and exhaustion. We all know that sleep in general is so important – whether you only need 5 to 6 hours a night or that extra 8 or 9. While everyone

Heartburn, sinus issues, vertigo, breathing problems, sleep deprivation and all the consequences that come from lack of sleep could be solved with the proper pillow (according to a study by Harvard Health ). Choosing the right pillow comes with many added benefits and welcoming comforts. Actually finding the perfect pillow however, is a much more difficult task for many people. This process often ends in simply compromising with a nice cushion

With sleep being such an important part of our lives, it only makes sense to study this valuable action. Today’s world of modern technology and abundance of data, allows us to better understand our dreamlands and how we are effected by them. Along the way we learn some interesting and random facts. The National Sleep Foundation presents many sleep studies including an article listing the most recent discoveries in sleep. We share

Our time sleeping is priceless, literally. We cannot put a price tag on quality sleep because it is so important to our productivity during the day. Problems arise when we are so productive during the day, that our bodies cannot slow down enough to fall asleep at night. Instead of counting those proverbial sheep, try some of these data proven methods to fall asleep fast. Setting A Routine Having a sleep