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The Importance of Getting a Full Night's Sleep
August 23, 2019
We all know that feeling when our alarm goes off in the morning, but we just don't want to get out of bed! If you're like most Americans, the lack of a good night's sleep is impacting your energy level, your productivity, and could lead to serious health complications. Don't push your exhaustion to the side, pay attention to your energy levels throughout the day and your general well being as these could be signs of sleep deprivation. A study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that more than one-third of American adults are getting less than seven hours of sleep on a regular...Continue Reading
Could This Be the Reason You Feel Tired All the Time?
July 5, 2018
Are you tired and you can't figure out why? Multiple factors can lead to tiredness, including mistaking general weariness for fatigue. Fatigue is a tiredness that is unexplained, persistent, reoccurring, and affects the performance of daily activities. The feeling is similar to missing a lot of sleep or exhaustion while fighting the flu. Causes of fatigue and tiredness include overall health issues, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and underlying medical concerns. How is your overall health? Lack of sleep Perhaps the most obvious reason for feeling tired is lack of sleep. Adults require...Continue Reading
6 Tips for Training Yourself to Get Up an Hour Earlier
May 12, 2017
As impossible as it may seem, you really can train yourself to be an early riser! Yes, it is possible to drag your tired body out of bed. You may not love the training process, but you will appreciate being able to control the direction and tone for your entire day. By waking up early, you'll be able to banish the rush and chaos of your morning routine. You'll also gain some time to work on things you are normally too tired to do at the end of the day. Not convinced? Here are six tips for training yourself to get up an hour earlier. Early to Bed, Early to Rise If you go to bed earlier, you'll...Continue Reading
How Much Sleep Your Children Need
April 14, 2017
Sleep is important not only for your children's mood and productivity, but also their development. As your children grow older, the amount of sleep they need will change each day. Understanding these needs will allow you to set a routine to ensure they're getting enough sleep. By setting a schedule that provides sufficient sleep for your little ones, you're giving them the best possible opportunity to mature into healthy, young adults. Newborns 1 week - 4 weeks old The total sleep duration for an average newborn ranges from 15 to 18 hours each day. Sleep at this age is characterized by short...Continue Reading
Why Menopause Is Interrupting Your Regularly Scheduled Sleep
November 21, 2016
Many women experience insomnia during perimenopause, which is the period when a woman transitions to menopause. While more extensive research is necessary, specialists have identified a number of factors that may cause difficulty sleeping during this phase of a woman's life. Changes in Hormone Levels Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her reproductive years have ended. Ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone and her menstrual cycle ends. These changes in hormone levels can be problematic, causing various issues, including difficulty sleeping. Progesterone promotes sleep and...Continue Reading