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What is the Strongest Natural Sedative?
Insomnia, a problem seen in at least 10-30% of the population, is regularly treated with hypnotics, better known as sleeping pills. But these come with quite a few side effects — and they’re intended for short-term use only! For all these and other reasons, a growing number of people are turning to natural alternatives.
Why Can’t I Sleep Even Though I’m Tired?
Exhausted and barely functioning, you think that if it weren’t for those endless cups of coffee, you wouldn’t make it through the day. Then as you finally hit the sack... nothing! No matter how many sheep you count, you can’t seem to get the restful sleep your body desperately needs. What’s happening here?
Back to School Sleep Tips
Summer breaks are an opportunity for families to connect, loosen up, and sleep in. But with the new school year just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing for more structured daily schedules, which also include better sleep habits!
Sleeping in Hot Weather: 7 Hacks to Keep Things Cool
Under normal conditions, your body cools down in preparation for sleep. Unsurprisingly, this becomes challenging when ambient temperatures are above normal. And the result? Sleepless nights and grogginess during the day. Studies show that excessively high temperatures affect sleep even in people who normally don’t suffer from insomnia.
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Camping? 7 Tips to Help You Sleep Better
if you’ve ever tried to sleep in the great outdoors, you know it isn’t exactly like sleeping in the comfort of your air-conditioned bedroom with the white noise machine on. To avoid restless nights under the stars, follow these camping tips for better sleep.
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Should I Be Concerned if My Dog Snores?
If snoring can be bad in humans, does the same apply when your dog snores? The answer is: it depends.
GEANCO - Save and Give 2021
GEANCO organizes special surgical missions and runs a Clinton Global Initiative program to fight anemia and help vulnerable pregnant women safely deliver healthy babies in Nigeria.
What Are Blue Light Glasses and Do They Work?
Sales of blue-light-blocking glasses have more than doubled since the beginning of the pandemic, according to recent polls. Remote work, online classes, and lockdowns have all meant more time in front of screens for many of us— and blue light glasses look like a good solution.
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What Is Sleep Hygiene?
The term “sleep hygiene” refers to healthy sleep habits, which you practice throughout the day as well as right before bedtime that set you up for restful sleep.
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Snoring at a Young Age: Why You Should Take It Seriously
Occasional snoring is common and usually nothing to worry about. Up to half of all adults and almost just as many children snore from time to time. But when habitual and when it starts to affect health and functioning, snoring becomes a problem — particularly if it starts at a young age.
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10 Thoughtful Sleep Gifts for Dad
Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show the paternal figures in your life how much you care. And what better way to show appreciation than with sleep gifts? These 10 presents can help dad finally get his well-deserved shut-eye, make his bedtime routine something to look forward to, or at least put a smile on his sleep-deprived face.
What Is the Ideal Sleep Temperature?
If you’ve ever tried sleeping through a heatwave or remember being curled into a ball while out camping, you’ve learned how important temperature is for sleep.