Sleep and The Brain
We all know how we feel after a long day. Our muscles are tired, our legs heavy, our eyelids ready to close. Though sleep may seem as if it originates in the body,
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The Science of Sleep
Looking for a better night’s sleep? You’ll find all the information you need in our guide to sleep health and wellness
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What is Sleep?
The pace and priorities of modern society have led many of us to believe that rest and downtime are optional. Work, family, and school schedules may seem to require more hours than exist
How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
While experts recommend a certain amount of sleep, requirements vary from person to person for a variety of reasons.
Sleep Disorders
Everything you need to know about sleep disorders, from insomnia to sleep paralysis and all the disorders in between.
Sleep Apnea
The symptoms are common. Snoring. Daytime sleepiness. Repeated awakening during the night. Weight gain. The feeling of gasping and choking. These are some of the symptoms of sleep apnea, one of the most
Restless Legs Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
For some people, nights aren’t a time of relaxation, but of restlessness, strange sensations, and even pain. These are the symptoms experienced by sufferers of Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS. RLS is a
Insomnia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Insomnia. At one time or another, most of us have experienced its bothersome symptoms: difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. We may have suffered bouts of insomnia that last a few days,
Sleep Tips
Your definitive resource for sleep treatments and therapies, including medications, natural remedies, and sleep hygiene improvements.
30-Day Sleep Hygiene Plan
Download your own calendar here! Proper sleep hygiene is extremely important if you want to sleep better. Sleep hygiene refers to the set of behaviors and environment related to your sleep habits. The
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep difficulties are widespread across cultures and becoming more prevalent. The impact of sleep disorders and other sleep problems is significant in both personal and economic cost. Insomnia alone costs $63.2 billion in
Guide to Better Sleep Posture
Though maintaining good health depends on several factors, one of the most important is healthy sleep (1). Healthy sleep requires adequate time to rest, the ability to reduce emotional and nervous system tension,
Mental Health
Holiday Guide to Managing Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression is a type of depression in which people experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and/or listlessness for an extended period during a particular portion of the year. Sufferers tend to experience these
How to Manage Stress for Better Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep when you’re stressed can feel like an impossible task. In this article, I’ll explore some ways you can relax to help you get better shut-eye. First, I’ll define
All About Anxiety: Why Is It Preventing You From Sleeping?
Anxiety is a normal human response to alarming situations and life stressors, such as a move, job change, or relationship transition. Anxiety is characterized by feelings of worry, dread, and uneasiness. Anxiety affects
Physical Health
From exercise and nutrition to pain and heart health, learn about how sleep and physical health are intertwined.
A Guide to Heart Health and Sleep
When you hear the word “heart” or read it on a page, what do you think of? Some might think back to making Valentine’s Day cards as a child, maybe their first heartbreak
Metabolic Health: A Guide to Better Sleep
Did you know that your metabolic health affects your sleep? In this article, I’ll explore this link. First, I’ll define metabolic health before discussing how it relates to sleep. Finally, I’ll provide some
A Guide to Better Sleep With Hip Pain
Sleeping with hip pain can be difficult and troublesome. If you or your loved one suffers from hip pain, you are likely aware of how it can disrupt your sleep. In this article,
Life Stages
The complete Sleepopolis handbook to sleep, from infancy through the teen years to adulthood.
The Ultimate Guide to Menopause and Sleep
Whether your grandmother warned you about it or your mom’s experiencing it now, you’ve likely heard the term menopause. While the first occurrence of your menstrual cycle (or period) signifies what many refer
Senior Isolation Guide for Better Sleep
As we age, most of us don’t have the same vibrant social lives we did when we were young. In fact, approximately 50% of adults over 60 years old are more at risk
The Ultimate Pregnancy and Sleep Guide
While we at Sleepopolis understand each expecting parent’s pregnancy is unique, there are some common sleep problems that can occur throughout pregnancy. As an expectant parent, you may be wondering how your sleep
Lifestyle
Learn how spouses, pets and our bedroom environment all impact the quality of our sleep.
Let’s Get Hormonal: 5 Surprising Ways Sleeping With a Partner Impacts Your Hormones
If you sleep with a partner, you’d likely agree it’s not always the ideal environment. Maybe one of you always hogs the comforter, tosses and turns throughout the night, or has to sleep
How a Better Night’s Sleep Can Improve Your Sex Life
If you need more reasons to prioritize sleep, studies show that getting more shut-eye means having better sex.
Cuddling Your Way to Better Health: The 5 Surprising Benefits
Many of us have our own opinions when it comes to cuddling and the dynamics that go with it. For example, when you’re cuddling on the couch or in bed, do you like