A good night's sleep is vital for our overall well-being. Studies have linked inadequate sleep to a wide range of physical and mental health issues. From fatigue and irritability to reduced cognitive function and a heightened risk of chronic conditions, the consequences of poor sleep are far-reaching. Many factors can disrupt sleep, with sleep disorders like sleep apnea topping the list. According to a recent study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), about 30 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea – though only 6 million people are officially diagnosed. Sleep apnea is a condition where the airway is completely or partially blocked during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing. The pauses in breathing happen because your brain tries to protect you by waking you up enough to breathe. But this keeps you from having a good night’s rest. As a result, you may end up experiencing daytime...

  Who knew? I bet most of us had an inkling but exactly which plants are the best at helping you sleep and whyf? Which plants are easiest to take care of? And which plants will look the best in your bedroom? Let’s take a few moments to delve into this subject.   The Secret Life of Plants We’re finding out more and more about the health benefits of plants. And yes, plants can help you sleep better. We’re even finding out some puzzling things about plants we didn’t think were possible. For example, we’ve known for a long time that playing classical music for our plants and talking to them helps them thrive. Of course, the same can be said for our teenagers, but some teenagers talk back a lot. As it turns out, plants talk a lot, too – not so much to us but to each other....

  Yes, of course. So let’s focus on precisely which foods can help you sleep. We’re also going to review some other factors involved in improved sleep quality. And just so we cover all the bases, we’ll confirm and dispel some commonly held misconceptions about sleep.    Foods Naturally Rich In Melatonin Melatonin is a hormone, and it’s been proven essential to our sleep. Many people follow a Mediterranean diet that includes many fruits and vegetables just for this reason. Melatonin is recognized as a hormone that helps regulate our sleep. Let’s look at some of the foods rich in this important hormone.       Unroasted nuts: Who knew they could be the perfect night snack? Having a moderate portion of nuts after dinner will increase the level of melatonin in your body, and this can help you sleep. Be sure to give yourself enough time between dinner and...

  Sleep Trackers are ingenious smartphone applications as well as little devices that imperceptibly record several aspects of how well you sleep. Many people use them to zero in on ways to get more, high-quality, restful sleep. And yes, they definitely do work! Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the reasons why sleep tracking apps and devices have become so popular.   Why It’s Important To Improve Your Sleep Precisely why we sleep is still a bit of a mystery. That said, we can be absolutely sure poor quality sleep impacts almost every aspect of our physical health, mental health, and emotional health. You don’t need to take our word for it. Just think about what it’s like to deal with someone who hasn’t had enough sleep. Even according to the Harvard medical school, no one knows for sure exactly why we sleep.     Quality Of Sleep...

There are at least a half dozen ways an adjustable mattress can help relieve snoring. Today, we're going to review several of them. The first thing to consider is that unless you're going to record yourself while you sleep or your sleep partner is willing to share the truth, you can never tell if you snore and, if so, how bad it really is.   It's funny -- at first When you're young, and the subject of snoring first comes up, some people find it funny. The trouble is initially; snoring can be as mild as a soft purr. But as we get older, that soft purr can transform into the roar of a chainsaw. That's not funny at all. Especially when your snoring keeps everyone else up.     I finally admitted I had a problem when my wife told me she watches me at night to make sure...

  “Before we got ours, I used to sleep better on the recliner than my bed.” – Eric J.   “Finally, finally – no more propping up pillows.” -- Molly P.   “We should have done this ten years ago.” – Jenny and Joe B.   Stop reading this article. If you want to find out if an adjustable base bed frame is better to sleep on, just ask someone who has one. They’re not hard to find. All you have to do is mention the word bed, sleep, or mattress, near anyone who has an adjustable base, and I guarantee that they will tell you all about how much they like it. In fact, they usually go on and on and won’t shut up about it. Be patient. It’s like falling in love for the first time.     "So, how come we don’t have one?"   Some of you may...

  Nothing rejuvenates like a good night's sleep. But what happens when you can't have a good night's sleep because your bed partner snores? Unfortunately, this is something most people have to endure. But the good news is that there are things that can help with a snoring partner, most of which we'll cover in this article.  Ways to help with a snoring partner.     1. Monitor their sleeping position If your partner snores, there's a very good chance that their sleeping position is the culprit. Sleep position contributes 56% to 80% of all obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patient cases. OSA is a sleep disorder that causes one to stop and start breathing while they sleep. According to the Journal of Clinical Sleep research, supine position is the main aggravating factor for these patients. The America Sleep Apnea Association estimates 22 million Americans are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. The good news is that you can easily resolve this by getting...