♠ The more you sleep, the more likely you are to be satisfied with your marriage. In his book Starship Troopers, science fiction author Robert Heinlein writes, “Happiness consists in getting enough sleep. Nothing more. Nothing less.” In his bestselling 1959 book, his character is a recruit of...
Read More◊ Addressing your worldview can jumpstart a feedback loop of satisfaction and better sleep. Americans are suffering from poor sleep. The CDC reports that almost one-third of employed Americans get “insufficient sleep” (less than six hours per day), and two-thirds of high-schoolers fail to get their needed 8 hours....
Read More◊ If you’ve been feeling “off,” a commitment to getting better sleep may be the first step toward restoring hormonal balances. Cognitive ability, physical energy, alertness, and basic bodily functions are all influenced by sleep quality. The link between these capabilities and sleep may be a no-brainer,...
Read MoreCheck out this simple, restorative yoga practice you can do under the covers with two or three pillows when sweet unconsciousness eludes you. It’s 3 a.m. You look at your blinking clock and think, “I have to get up in four hours. I need to get...
Read More↓ Research shows that dreaming is not just a byproduct of sleep, but serves its own important functions in our well-being. We often hear stories of people who’ve learned from their dreams or been inspired by them. Think of Paul McCartney’s story of how his hit song “Yesterday” came...
Read MoreYou don’t need to be conscious to learn—who knew? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Why yes, French lesson, we shall doze off with you, and here is why: Research suggests that we can learn vocabulary from a new language, even while we are asleep. A study published in the journal Current...
Read More↓ “And mamma in her ’kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap,” These lines, from the poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” by Clement Clarke Moore, have been making readers feel cozy since 1823. Feel the chill in the...
Read More↓ We’ve all heard how even the slightest bit of light during sleep can affect our mood and sleep patterns. But new compelling research shows it may also have a link to melatonin levels affecting breast cancer. We’ve all heard studies on how even the slightest bit...
Read More↓ Here are five new ways to make peace with your pillow. My husband and I once saw a coffee shop called Insomnia that oddly, closed at 4 p.m. If only it were so easy to knock out for the 60 million Americans who suffer from this...
Read MoreHow to stop tossing and turning and get some quality shut-eye. ♥ By Shelby Freedman Harris | March 5-2018 ↓ As someone who works every day with patients struggling with insomnia, the most common thing I hear is once the head hits the pillow, the brain doesn’t stop. They know sleep...
Read More↓ An Ayurvedic fix for a better night’s sleep—great for calming Vata, or any flighty, fractured, anxious, can’t settle down sort of energy. How did you sleep last night? If you are one of the majority of people in our modern times who doesn’t sleep well, you know...
Read MoreThis article was initially published at https://www.utzy.com/blogs/blogs/rem-sleep and is republished with permission given by Utzy Naturals. ↓ Last week I was in Boston attending my annual sleep conference (and visiting Fenway). Every year, the top sleep scientists of the world gather to discuss recent discoveries in the world of sleep, with...
Read More7 Tips to Turn Your Bedroom Into Your Sleep Sanctuary How to create the ideal dream environment The beginning and end to a successful day is a good night’s sleep. Getting six to eight hours of quality REM sleep improves job performance (and athletic performance), but the National Sleep Foundation...
Read More4 Ways To Create a Healthy Sleep Schedule One of my favorite quotes of all time is by science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein, from Starship Troopers. He writes, “Happiness consists in getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more.” Yet, according to a new study released...
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Read MoreTips for Insomniacs with Busy Minds ♠ I’ve struggled with insomnia my whole life. It’s partly because I think a little too much, and sometimes when I lie down and get quiet in my body, my mind thinks it’s a great opportunity to pipe up and tell...
Read More↓ The Major Causes Of Skin Aging The major reason behind the development of wrinkles is aging, there are many other outer elements also, some of which you may have never thought about before. To completely see how we age and how wrinkles develop, it's important to...
Read More⇓ Why Morning People Shouldn’t Work at Night Some brains perform less accurately in the wee hours, new study shows. Chronotypes! I knew there must be a word for this. My spouse works well at night, happily typing away in the evening and into the wee hours, pumping...
Read More* Rejuvenate Your Skin With All-In-One Anti-Aging Cream And Look Gorgeous Anti-aging creams are primarily moisturizer creams aimed to offer young and glowing skin to the consumer by reducing the marks or signs of aging of the skin. There are several signs of skin aging like skin...
Read More5 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep * Are you having difficulties sleeping at night? You might need to start cleaning the bedroom. A survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation revealed that people sleep better when their bedrooms are comfortable and clean. In fact, nine out of...
Read More* This Is What Actually Happens to Your Body When You Don't Get Enough Sleep * Sleep deprivation messes with you from head to toe—and a third of the population is losing a lot of zzz's. * There's no question that sleep deprivation is an American epidemic, with a third...
Read MoreCan’t Sleep? * "About 60 million people suffer from insomnia each year, which can lead to serious sleep deficits and problems." Insomnia is not related to the number of hours of sleep you receive each night but is related to the quality of sleep you receive. Many people...
Read More* A Bad Night’s Sleep Is As Dangerous As a Poor Diet So you stayed up too late binge-watching “Scandal,” or burning the midnight oil on an important work project—what’s one night of lost sleep, anyway. Actually, scrimping on as little as one measly night’s sleep can...
Read More* Cultivate the Perfect Evening Routine to Avoid Insomnia and Fall Asleep Easier * I've never had trouble waking up in the morning. When the alarm goes off, I'm up and ready to work—but falling asleep was always another matter. If it feels like it's taking you hours...
Read MoreSleep Deprivation Is Killing You and Your Career The next time you tell yourself that you’ll sleep when you’re dead, realize that you’re making a decision that can make that day come much sooner. In this article, originally posted on LinkedIn Pulse, I explain why pushing...
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