Everyone loves a good, comfortable mattress to sleep on, regardless of how much time we spend in bed. With so much choice, however—and often being a pretty expensive purchase—buying a new mattress is almost never a simple decision. For those of us who have to spend extended periods of time in bed for medical reasons, …
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Sleep hygiene is concerned with our daily and nightly activities and how each of them impact on our quality of sleep. Good sleep hygiene can help to dramatically improve our quality and quantity of sleep. A good sleep hygiene routine may involve making changes to your activities, diet and lifestyle, such as limiting caffeine, taking …
If you want to raise your queen bed you can lift it and place various objects underneath it. A better option is to use a set of bed risers for a queen bed to lift it. Bed risers aren’t expensive and they’re easy to use making them a practical solution for lifting a bed. I …
Sleep talking, formally known as somniloquy, is a sleep disorder affecting roughly half of all children and about 5 percent of adults. Somniloquy is characterized by talking while asleep without the person affected being aware of that they’re doing so. Talking in your sleep can affect anyone at any time, but certain biological and external …
Waking up choking is a phenomenon that occurs while we’re asleep and wake up gasping for breath, choking or coughing. Waking up choking can occur as an isolated incident, but can also be associated with a number of health conditions including postnasal drip, heart failure, pulmonary edema, anxiety and panic attacks. Depending on the cause, …
At a Glance Circadian rhythm is your body’s natural regulation of sleep and wake times. Disruption of the body’s internal clock can have a huge effect on productivity and overall health. You can keep your circadian rhythm in check with healthy habits such as creating a dark sleep zone, getting out in the sunshine during …
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At a Glance People sleep in one or more of a number of different positions, and all have their advantages and disadvantages. Poor sleeping positions can affect posture, leading to pain, and also negatively affect the airways. It is difficult, though not impossible, to change your habitual sleeping position. We offer some practical tips if …
At a Glance Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that affects an estimated 26 percent of adults. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder which causes the airway to become blocked during sleep, preventing oxygen from entering the lungs. There are many risk factors which increase the likelihood of suffering from sleep apnea, and steps …
At a Glance In contrast to widely held beliefs, alcohol has very few positive effects on sleep. There are numerous negative effects to consuming alcohol before bedtime, including increased insomnia and a reduction in sleep quality We discuss the scientific evidence regarding the effects of alcohol on sleep in relation to normal, healthy sleep patterns …
At a Glance Sleeping with socks on has a surprising number of health benefits. Sleeping with socks on can help your body’s thermoregulatory system to work more effectively, helping you to sleep faster and prevent night sweats. There are also a number of reasons not to wear socks while sleeping, including restricting blood flow and …