Helping Your Heart While You Sleep

Many studies have associated insufficient sleep to an increased risk of heart disease, and habitual short sleep raises the chance that cardiovascular events will occur. Two common sleep disorders than can impact heart health are insomnia and sleep apnea.

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Lisa Driscoll
Meditate your way to better sleep

Practicing meditation at night trains us to be less in our minds and more in the present. Meditation allows us to let go of stresses from the day or week and unwind to allow our body to rest and get the sleep it needs.

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Lisa Driscoll
Perfect Your Nighttime Routine

Establishing a personal bedtime routine can be one of the first steps to more enjoyable sleep. Bedtime routines are avenues that allow your mind and body time to relax before bed.

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Lisa Driscoll
Optimize Your Bedroom for Better Sleep

Waking up ready to conquer your day is one of the most rewarding feelings. Your quality of sleep can dramatically affect your mood and energy upon waking up. If you are having a hard time getting enough sleep or sleeping through the night, it may be time to optimize your bedroom space. Your bedroom decor, furniture, mattress, light, and temperature can all play a part in how you sleep each night.

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Lisa Driscoll
Cleaning Your CPAP Equipment

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most commonly prescribed device for treating sleep apnea disorders. According to Sleep8, there are more than 8 million CPAP users in the United States, and the numbers are increasing 8 to 9 percent every year.

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Lisa Driscoll
Tired of Being Tired

Nobody likes the feeling of waking up tired and sluggish. Achieving a good night’s rest affects your energy levels, mood swings, and how you function mentally and physically the following day.

What you do before bed can significantly affect the quality of sleep you get at night and might be the reason you are struggling to get a good night of sleep. Take some time to analyze your bedtime routine and see if you are hindering your chances of achieving quality sleep before you even go to bed.

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Lisa Driscoll
Why do I wake up tired?

For most people, dancing out of bed when the alarm goes off doesn’t come naturally. On occasion, morning or daytime sleepiness is a common occurrence for most people. However, if you are suffering from excessive sleepiness after a full night of sleep, it may be time to seek help.

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Lisa Driscoll
How to Beat the Summertime Sleep Deprivation in Children

Summer sleep disturbance is a common occurrence in most children. However, being prepared can help you fight off the harmful effects that come with lack of sleep. With all of the fun times and memory-making that comes with summer, healthy sleep is a necessity. Here are a few sleep tips that will protect your children and yourself from summertime sleep loss:

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Lisa Driscoll