How to prevent before-bed screen use from completely ruining your sleep
We hear it again and again: Avoid devices before bedtime to sleep properly. Research and sleep specialists say late-night scrolling and streaming stimulate your brain, delaying sleep and preventing quality rest. Electronic light disrupts your body clock and sleep. The recommendation is Read More...
Summer sleep struggles? Here are some easy remedies
As we head into the heat of summer, you may find yourself having more trouble sleeping than usual. This is a common issue for a variety of reasons, but today we have a few solutions to help you troubleshoot your summer slumber. Why does summer disrupt our sleep? Excess heat is the primary sleep Read More...
Six reasons to wake up early
We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but what are the actual benefits of waking up early? It’s important to listen to your body’s natural circadian rhythms, but establishing a regular sleep schedule with an early wake up time offers many benefits for your health and wellbeing. Here Read More...
Why we should hold on to our pandemic sleep habits
According to a study from the University of Colorado, students slept an average of 30 minutes longer each night while attending remote courses, and these increased sleep habits translated over to weekends as well. Students aren’t the only ones sleeping more. Workers who don’t have to get up Read More...
Early bird gets the worm, so here’s how to become a “morning person”
Your chronotype describes your body’s natural circadian rhythm trends. Are you an early bird or more of a night owl? Although this predisposition to waking and sleeping at a certain hour is, in fact, partially genetic, you can change your body’s natural behavior with some easy tricks. Here’s Read More...
How to maintain a healthy circadian rhythm as an irregular shift worker
Our bodies operate on circadian rhythms. This internal 24-hour clock helps us know when to sleep, eat, and feel energized to get through our days. Throwing off this delicate balance can disrupt hormone levels and induce metabolic syndrome, a condition that increases a person’s risk of stroke, Read More...