Do you ever have dreams that give you the goosebumps? Do you experience reoccurring nightmares that keep you up at night? With Halloween rapidly creeping around the corner, we want to explore what nightmares are, why we experience them, and how we can prevent those terrifying scares that crawl into and disturb our sleep.
Read MoreAccording to the CDC, more than 60 percent of American women don’t engage in the recommended amount of physical activity, and more than 25 percent of women are not active at all. However, these low figures on exercise and fitness can not only influence your physical health but also negatively affect your sleep health.
Read MoreAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, roughly 6 million Americans over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. As this population demographic is expected to increase significantly over the next several decades, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s will also grow.
Read MoreLike any other habitual practice, maintaining a consistent bedtime routine teaches your child self-care and can positively impact their development, behavioral regulation, and overall wellbeing. As we jump into the school year this August, there’s no better time to adjust your child’s sleep schedule with a stable bedtime routine.
Read MoreChildren need their sleep. Research suggests that children who maintain a consistent sleep schedule show improved attention, behavior, learning, and overall health. Regulating your child’s sleep schedule allows them to control their body’s internal clock and circadian rhythm. The sleep-wake cycle, triggered by chemicals in your child’s brain, is one of the most significant and well-known circadian rhythms.
Read MoreAs we inch closer to the start of school, your child’s sleep schedule might need to be refined and reshaped. Sleep hygiene, habits, and practices conducive to sleeping regularly are important to obtain and maintain healthy sleep.
Read MoreAs the hot summer vacation is nearing the end, schools across Georgia are preparing to open their doors to start another great school year. While parents soon will flock to the stores to buy their children new clothes, backpacks, and school supplies, there is one more pressing matter that’s often overlooked when preparing your child for the start of school…SLEEP!
Read MoreRecent studies have revealed a significant connection between childhood obesity and unhealthy sleep patterns. One of these studies given to a group of elementary-aged children found that 71% of participants with a late bedtime were obese or overweight. If your child’s obesity negatively affects their health and well-being, it may be time to look to sleep for a solution.
Read MoreFor those living with acute or chronic insomnia, every night can feel a little too short. Insomnia Awareness Night, organized by both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM), is a night dedicated to raising awareness for this common sleep disorder.
Read MoreIs your child getting enough sleep? Chances are, he or she might not be sleeping as well as you think.
Read MoreIt has been nearly two years since the COVID-19 pandemic commenced, and the number of infections has approached close to half a billion people worldwide. Among the lingering effects stemming from this virus include a tiredness we all feel at some point or another, the feeling of being fatigued.
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