Sleep is an important aspect of all college students and without sleep, college students can see a decline in their grades, physical health, mental health, and their overall well-being. Close to 37% of people from the ages of 20-39 report lack of sleep in their lives. College students can either be too stressed, or too [...]
Blue Light is emitted from different devices that are used every day. There have been studies that show that blue light has increased in usage, which has, in turn, caused more casual exposure to the lighting. Over exposure to blue lighting can cause an increase in risks to your vision, metabolism, and insomnia. Sleep Center [...]
Getting a good night’s rest is arguably one of the largest determining factors when it comes to productivity, happiness, and general wellbeing. One of the biggest problems people face when trying to get to sleep is overheating, and with record heat waves hitting every summer, it is important that you know how to stay cool. [...]
Allergies are unfortunately super common and tend only to worsen once you lay down to sleep for the night. This takes away from the much-needed rest your body so desperately needs after a stuffy and sniffle-filled day. And for those who struggle with a sleep disorder like insomnia, the cards are stacked against you for [...]
Sleep disorders, like sleep apnea and insomnia, are becoming more and more prevalent as time goes on for various reasons. One of the biggest reasons, some professionals theorize, it is because of nicotine usage. If you or someone you know is addicted to or consumes nicotine regularly, the odds of them having some sort of [...]
We have all experienced the frightening sound of our alarm clock, sending panic throughout our whole body, prompting us to shoot right out of bed. Our eyes still barely open and minds still half asleep and our alarm clocks have already created stress within the first few minutes of waking. As a society we hold [...]
If you are having trouble sleeping, you might want to get your indoor air quality checked out. It is well known that pollution and bad air quality is bad for your overall health, but it can also negatively affect your sleep. Both outdoor and indoor pollution is connected to sleep disordered breathing, especially sleep apnea. [...]
Sleep disorders seem to be becoming more and more common every year. With over 70 million Americans suffering from some form of chronic sleep disorder, the average amount of sleep per night has gone down to six hours rather than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep for adults over 18 each night in [...]
Even when we practice healthy sleep habits, sometimes our bodies need a little extra nudge to help us get the deep and restful sleep we need. Sleep enhancers, also known as sleep aids, are various products marketed to increase the duration and quality of sleep. They are most commonly sold in the form of medications, [...]
We all have seen a small child not wanting to be put down for a nap. “But I’m not tired!” They whine with crossed arms, “I don’t wanna sleep!” As adults, many of us find this behavior ridiculous, and almost feel a sort of joking envy. After all, you’d love to have structured nap times [...]
