Drinking coffee might be a great way to round off an evening meal or perk you up in the late afternoon, but it may disrupt your sleep quality when you retire for the night. Because it is a stimulant, caffeine can delay the timing of your body clock and reduce the amount of deep sleep …
Late nights and the stresses of just being a kid combined with early school start times is enough to deprive our children of essential sleep. And sleep is a critical part of a child’s health and development. Sleep deprivation – whether too short or of poor quality – can cause specific changes in your child’s …
Many, if not all, children snore on occasion. Loud and regular nightly snoring is a common culprit to sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. If you are concerned that your child is suffering from sleep apnea, consult your physician for treatment options. To help you get started, we have compiled the common causes of snoring …
Yawning is ubiquitous across the animal kingdom, but remains one of the few essential reflexes that scientists have still yet to understand. It is a known indicator of empathy, even across species: yawn enough and even your dog will follow. Even fetuses yawn from within the womb. Yet despite its widespread commonality, there still lacks …
It can be difficult to settle down at night, relax and get the sleep that you need, especially so with kids. If your child suffers from consistent sleep disturbances and troubles, it might be time to examine what is affecting their sleep. Given the extensive effects of poor sleep for childhood development, getting quality sleep …
The importance of quality sleep cannot be overstated – from keeping your appetite in check to regulating your blood pressure and cholesterol, the proper amount of sleep ensures your body is functioning at its best. To get you started, here are 4 products designed to help improve sleep quality. 1. Sleep Cycle App Sleep Cycle App …
Sometimes, even symptoms have their own schedule. This may be the obvious case in relation to sleep disorders, but even respiratory conditions like asthma have daily phases where the symptoms flare and wane in sync with your biological clock. This is due to your body’s circadian rhythm, which operates down to a cellular level. Certain …
Being tired in the morning after a late night or hard day isn’t something to worry over, but what about after a good night’s sleep? Do you find that your children are tired even when they’re put to bed on time? Sleep hygiene is a major part of ensuring that your child has a good …
Prescription medications are designed to cure you of disease and discomfort, and for the most they’re highly effective at doing their job. However, this cure may come at the cost of other unwanted side effects, especially when it comes to sleep. It’s a painful tradeoff: symptom relief for insomnia. In fact, up to 20% of …
It’s hard to get a full night’s rest. Staying up late because of children, work, or just wanting to squeeze in an extra hour of leisure often keeps you up past the optimal bedtime. Every day you miss an hour of sleep, you begin to accumulate a sleep debt that is hard to overcome. Here …
