By Lily Dane How often do you climb into bed after a long exhausting day, ready to catch some Zzzs…only to find that your brain has other plans? Insomnia caused by worry is not uncommon – in fact, according to a new poll, stress is keeping a…
By Anna Hunt It has never been more challenging to disconnect from technology than it is today. In most homes, laptops, TVs and smartphones easily distract us, often sucking us into media time-warps. Research now shows that broadband Internet access is creating an environment that…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Despite previous research diminishing sleep needs or advocating early rising – you can now rest easy. Chuck away advice from productivity and routine gurus that say to wake up at the same time every morning – you can catch extra “ZZZZs” this weekend…
By Richard G. “Bugs” Stevens, University of Connecticut A new scientific study shows that bright electric light exposure of preschool children in the evening suppresses melatonin production almost completely, an important addition to the growing body of research in this area. Melatonin suppression is a…
By Kristen Knutson, Northwestern University and Malcolm von Schantz, University of Surrey Do you wake up bright eyed and bushy-tailed, greeting the sunrise with cheer and vigor? Or are you up late into the night and dread the sound of your alarm clock? We call…
Laurie Mintz, University of Florida One in 3 American adults do not get enough sleep. Sexual issues are also common, with as many as 45 percent of women and 31 percent of men having a concern about their sex life. While these might seem like…
By Vanessa, Natural Blaze Insomnia continues to rise and is such a problem now that it is implicated in causing dangerous conditions, depression and anxiety. If you are one of those having troubles falling asleep at night, forget about your sleeping pills and try this…
By Michael S. Jaffee, University of Florida As we prepare to “spring forward” for daylight saving time on March 11, many of us dread the loss of the hour’s sleep we incur by moving our clocks forward. For millions, the loss will be an added…
By Melinda Cafferty Quality of sleep is certainly important, but never underestimate the “power of hours” when it comes to restorative rest. Modern adults are simply not getting enough sleep and they are feeling the effects of it every day. Researchers warned about this in…
By Natural Blaze People with anxiety and/or depression often think that they have some moral defect to cause their ruminating, intrusive thoughts. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. It is not your fault, at all. There are many factors that modern Westerners simply…
Natural Blaze Yellow or Amber-tinted glasses may provide relief for insomnia How do you unwind before bedtime? If your answer involves Facebook and Netflix, you are actively reducing your chance of a good night’s sleep. And you are not alone: 90 percent of Americans use…
By Brent Chittenden Chamomile tea, also known as manzanilla tea, is an herbal tea made from a plant in the Asteraceae family. It usually comes from one of two varieties of the chamomile plant—German chamomile and Roman chamomile—and has numerous health benefits due to the presence…
By April McCarthy New research at the University of Adelaide has found that a specific combination of techniques will increase people’s chances of having lucid dreams, in which the dreamer is aware they’re dreaming while it’s still happening and can control the experience. Dreams have…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor There are plenty of prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs for insomnia. But rarely do they target sleep deprivation caused by acute stress. And the world has plenty to be stressed about – current events, wage reduction and job loss are major stress events. Stress…
It’s not as easy as you might think to stay healthy. It’s difficult to stay calm and focused and to take care of your health when you’re busy all day long and surrounded by a variety of stressors that disrupt your schedule. In addition, you’re…
It is no secret the human body needs sleep to thrive. In fact, most know there are tons of benefits to getting a good night sleep. While how much sleep you are getting each night is important, where you are getting the sleep at is…
By Organic and Healthy Many Americans struggle to fall asleep, and the answer may be far simpler than you realize, as the following yoga poses are both easy to do and proven to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Once back in a regular…
By Dawn Luger Scientists in the United States have been looking at the causes of sleep disorders for decades. But getting a good night’s sleep is easy, they say; and here’s all you need to stave off a lack of slumber. Having a sense of purpose…
The unfortunate truth is most people undervalue the importance of a good night’s sleep. You spend all of your time worrying about seizing the day when you really should be worrying about seizing some Zzzs. Never underestimate the quality of your sleep. Start By Inspecting…
Believe it or not, you really don’t need to worry about tossing and turning on a nightly basis. Think about all of those things that can interfere with you getting a good night’s sleep. Maybe you are under a lot of stress at work, maybe…
