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Menopause and Sleep

Hunter Bennett Menopause is commonly considered to be one of the most trying times in a woman’s life. A time of vast change, it comes with a number of unique effects that can make even the most menial of tasks seem like a real challenge. Interestingly, there is even some evidence to suggest that it

5 Signs of Sleep Apnea

Most people snore once in a while, but what happens when your loud, continuous snoring becomes a nightly occurrence? If it’s accompanied by other symptoms, you could be one of the estimated 22 million American sleep apnea sufferers. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea happens when the soft tissues in the back of your throat

Melatonin for Sleep: is it Safe?

Does getting to sleep or staying asleep turn every night into a frustrating challenge? Whether you have occasional or chronic insomnia, or experience travel-related jet lag or another sleep disorder, melatonin supplements could be the answer. What is Melatonin, Anyway? Have you ever wondered what makes you tired at night? You can thank melatonin for

5 Benefits of Sleeping Naked: The Scientific Facts

Could what you wear to bed make a difference in how you feel in the morning? According to research, the answer might surprise you. Although only about 17 percent of the population sleeps in the buff according to one study, more people should probably try it. After all, sleeping naked can make your waking hours

A Better Night’s Sleep: Falling Asleep

Gillian White – MSc, PhD (C), University of Toronto, Department of Exercise Sciences What makes us fall asleep? This is an important question because if we know what factors contribute to our drive to sleep the we can know how to get better sleep. Our inclination to sleep is not as simple as it seems

A Better Night’s Sleep: The Statistics

Gillian White – MSc, PhD (C), University of Toronto, Department of Exercise Sciences Sleep is not just a rest for our brain and body but is absolutely essential to our health and function. Sleep deprivation has similar effects of alcohol on how our brain and body functions and, if prolonged enough, can actually result in