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By Posted on Posted in Sleep, Sleep Science

Sleep researchers are hard at work all the time trying to learn more about sleep. Everything from what sleep actually is, to why we sleep, to how different animals and even insects sleep is being looked at. So what are we learning about sleep? We’ve collected some of the most recent findings in the world of sleep research and science. Research suggests people in industrialized world sleep more than those in more primitive societies We hear a lot about how modern sleepers aren’t getting the quality or the quantity of sleep we need. Much of the blame has been put …

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By Posted on Posted in Falling Asleep, Help Sleeping, Uncategorized

Falling asleep can be tough. When you have a lot on your mind, it’s hard to let go of it all just because you settle into your bed for the night. If that sounds familiar, you might be able to use cognitive games to help you fall asleep. That feeling of your mind spinning around, worrying, thinking about what you need to do, dreading the next day – it’s known by various names. Monkey mind, mental chatter, restless mind, racing thoughts. Whatever you call it, when it keeps you up at night, it’s bad. There are plenty of techniques that …

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By Posted on Posted in Falling Asleep, Stress

 via GIPHY Is it true that there are ways you could breathe for better sleep? If you’re struggling with sleep, breathing differently may seem too simple. After all, we spend millions of dollars here in the U.S. every year trying to solve our sleep issues. Not to mention the millions of other currencies spent around the world. Sleep seems to be a problem for a lot of us, wherever we lay our heads. But breathing? We all breathe all day and all night. How can that be the solution? Turns out it’s all in the way we breathe. Controlled …

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By Posted on Posted in Falling Asleep

Ahh, summer. Whether you’re ready for cooler weather and glad to see the kids back in school, or you’re lamenting the fading of the warm and slower paced days, there’s just something about a peaceful summer night. The sun sinks and disappears, the air cools and softens, and the daytime sounds of activity become a low hum of settling in for the night. What you hear now are leaves rustling in the breeze, crickets and katydids chirping and buzzing, frogs singing their rhythmic nighttime songs in the nearby lapping lake or trickling stream. Okay, okay. I know. That’s an idyllic …

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By Posted on Posted in Bed, Self Care

  Have you heard of bed rotting? Sounds gross, doesn’t it? Whether or not you’ve heard the trendy phrase, you are surely familiar with the notion. Maybe you’ve even done it. According to Health.com: “A booming new trend sweeping TikTok involves staying in bed for extended periods—not to sleep, but to do passive activities like eating snacks, watching TV, and scrolling through devices. The fad has been dubbed ‘bed rotting.’ ” It’s not a new concept. Plenty of us have either done it or fantasized about doing it. I don’t think I’ve ever spent an entire day in bed unless …

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By Posted on Posted in Sleep Deprivation
Seniors couple working with laptop at home

  We all know that getting enough sleep is good for us for all kinds of reasons. But did you know that good sleep helps avoid cognitive impairment? First, let’s acknowledge that a perfectly healthy person – even a young person – who pulls an all-nighter or is short on sleep for several nights will likely have some temporary concentration and memory challenges. Please don’t panic! That’s life. A good night’s sleep or two will have you right back to normal. But what we all want to fend off is a persistent shortage of quality sleep that can put us …

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By Posted on Posted in Falling Asleep, Sleep Obstacles

Have you ever been so exhausted you couldn’t wait to get into bed, but when you finally got there, you were too tired to sleep? It’s unnerving. How could you have been so achingly desperate to get in your bed not 10 minutes ago, could hardly keep your eyes open just getting yourself ready for bed, and now this? Really?? Sleepy and Tired Aren’t the Same Thing Sometimes sleepiness and exhaustion are best friends. They travel together and you’ll often feel both – strongly – at the same time. But not always. We’ve all been sleepy simply because we’re bored, …

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