There are a lot of TikToK trends out there claiming they can help you sleep better. Over the past few months, for example, everyone has been talking about cricketing, which involves rubbing your feet together in […]
Ketamine, an anesthetic and mental health medication, is known for its rapid antidepressant effects. It significantly impacts sleep, often reducing REM and slow-wave sleep, and isn’t typically used for sleep disorders like narcolepsy or sleep […]
When I visited an orthopedic surgeon to find out how I could get rid of the pain in my lower back, he recommended physical therapy and sleeping in a fetal position. I’m happy to report that […]
About one in 20 Americans, and half of adults older than age 50, experience hemorrhoids, according to the National Institutes of Health. Hemorrhoids can be incredibly painful, especially at night when you’re trying to sleep. […]
As many as one in three Americans live with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition that includes such challenging and sleep-disrupting experiences as stomach pain, cramps, and diarrhea or constipation—or both. It can also […]
It can be alarming to wake up with your hands feeling numb or tingling with what we commonly call pins and needles. But it’s actually extremely common and usually nothing to worry about as […]
A good night’s sleep is important for your health and wellbeing every day. It becomes more important than ever when your body is trying to heal after you’ve had a surgical procedure. But insomnia after surgery, […]
Everyone farts. Although it’s usually harmless, farting can be embarrassing in certain circumstances. And most of us don’t want to be known as the proverbial “fart in church” whose behavior is out of line […]
As anyone who has ever grieved before knows, grief can seriously disrupt your sleep. And when you can’t get the sleep you need to stay physically and emotionally well, the difficult feelings that accompany grief […]
Where’d you get your information? If you haven’t looked into it, chances are good that much of what you think you know about sleep is based on old myths and not facts. For a 2019 […]
Aging can bring many positives—including wisdom and an ability to take the long view on challenging situations. But when it comes to sleep, getting older can bring up issues we didn’t have in our younger […]
It’s well known that sex can help you sleep better. But did you know that good old-fashioned cuddling can help give you a good night’s rest—and even support your health and wellbeing? Even if you […]
Autumn means dramatic color, melancholy love songs and fond farewells to the outdoor fun of summertime. In theory, its cool nighttime temperatures and earlier darkness should support your sleep. But in reality, shrinking daylight hours […]
Who doesn’t love dessert? If you guessed no one, then you’re probably right. Many of us have a sweet tooth that craves satisfaction. But refined sugar can do a number on your sleep, especially if you […]
Having trouble thinking creatively? Not able to focus on tasks that need to get done? Poor sleep could potentially be to blame. It turns out sleep deprivation can do a number on your brain — […]
Chances are, you’ve heard the term Delta-8 used somewhere recently. Popular wellness influencers and local dispensaries alike have been advertising this cannabis alternative in full force over the last few months. So why is Delta-8 […]
We all know sugar can mess with our sleep in a host of ways. But it turns out salt can also keep us from getting the quality shuteye we need to function at our best. We need […]