Are you one of the 79% of Americans that consumes a caffeinated drink throughout the day and you want to know the effects of caffeine on sleep – your sleep in particular? As a caffeine drinker, I wanted to know the answer to that question myself. Read on and enjoy the answer I discovered… Research… Continue reading Effects of Caffeine on Sleep
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Fear of Not Sleeping – Stop Worrying About Not Sleeping
I was recently asked a question about the fear of not sleeping. My friend was referencing the fear of not getting enough sleep so we can function to our full capacity every day. Not the fear of actually sleeping in case something happens to you while you are asleep (Somniphobia). So I did some research… Continue reading Fear of Not Sleeping – Stop Worrying About Not Sleeping
How to Sleep Better with a Partner?
Sleeping with a partner can be immensely frustrating, especially when you are grappling with a sleep disorder of some kind. How to Sleep Better with a Partner? The first step towards resolving a sleep problem with your partner is admitting that there is a sleep problem and that both of you need to work together… Continue reading How to Sleep Better with a Partner?
Should I Sleep or Should I Study?
Sleep or study? The answer to this question hinges heavily on what the individual’s desired outcome is. If you are looking for short-term results, study. If you value long-term results you will need to sleep more. Sleep – Under Valued In previous blog posts on this site, we have already looked closely at the consequences… Continue reading Should I Sleep or Should I Study?
Why Does Rain Make You Sleepy?
It is quite possible that there is nothing on earth that soothes the soul more than a slow rain falling at night, making music on the rooftop. All the while, you are sitting in front of the firelight or snuggled down in bed and allowing your mind to just drift away. Some of us just… Continue reading Why Does Rain Make You Sleepy?
Learning to Sleep on Your Back (In 3 Easy Steps)
There is a commonly held view that sleeping on your back is really good for you because it tends to present fewer physical difficulties. The quick answer if you want to learn to sleep on your back is… Firstly, give yourself a period of time before you give up trying, say 8 to 12 weeks.… Continue reading Learning to Sleep on Your Back (In 3 Easy Steps)
Should I Be Sleeping with a Fan on All Night?
There isn’t actually a tremendous amount of consensus on whether it is in your best interests to sleep with a fan on or not. In addition, there is not a lot of clarity to be found on whether a fan should actually be kept on the whole night if you do eventually opt to pursue… Continue reading Should I Be Sleeping with a Fan on All Night?
What Happens to Your Eyes When You Sleep?
What Happens to Your Eyes When You Sleep? There are five phases of sleep in a 90 minute period, which is repeated throughout the night while you are sleeping. Our eyes relax and do very little during the first four phases then in the fifth phase we go through what is described as rapid eye… Continue reading What Happens to Your Eyes When You Sleep?
Negative Effects of Not Brushing Your Teeth at Night
It is an established fact (Source) that the average human being brushes his or her teeth for a total of 82 days during one lifetime. The more negligent – and sometimes less well off – among us will spend a little less time taking care of their oral health, while more compulsive folks will clean… Continue reading Negative Effects of Not Brushing Your Teeth at Night